Daijiworld Media Network - Greater Noida

Greater Noida, May 12: Cricket fans are in for a nostalgic treat as legendary players from around the globe gear up to compete in the Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC), scheduled to begin on May 27 at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. The grand finale will be held on June 5.

The high-profile tournament will feature former Indian stars Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, and Praveen Kumar, alongside international cricketing icons such as Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka), Martin Guptill (New Zealand), and Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan).

The ILC will showcase six iconic teams, each representing a different region of the world:

• Indian Warriors
• African Lions
• Trans Titans (Australia and New Zealand)
• Euro Gladiators
• American Strikers
• Asian Avengers

Manpreet Gony, another former India pacer, will also represent the Indian Warriors. In total, 18 matches will be played in this action-packed tournament designed to rekindle the magic of yesteryear while celebrating cricket’s global reach.

Gaurav Kamal, Director of ILC, said, “These cricketing greats have thrilled fans worldwide for years. The ILC is both a tribute to their contributions and a celebration of cricket’s power to unite nations.”

Echoing this sentiment, fellow Director Manish Bhatt added, “The combination of Shikhar Dhawan’s elegance and Suresh Raina’s power-hitting will offer fans unforgettable moments. This event will inspire young fans and bring a fresh wave of excitement to the game.”

With six continents represented and an elite lineup of cricketing legends, the Intercontinental Legends Championship is set to deliver a unique blend of competition and nostalgia, promising to capture the hearts of cricket lovers everywhere.