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Legends League Cricket Masters: Three players who can win Player of the Tournament award
Some of cricket’s most famous names from the last two decades have returned to compete for the Legends League trophy this week.
Some of cricket’s most famous names from the last two decades have returned to compete for the Legends League Cricket this week. It will include three teams: the India Maharajas, the Asia Lions, and the World Giants. The Legends League includes long-retired greats such as Muttiah Muralitharan, Shoaib Akhtar, and Jacques Kallis, as well as more recent stars such as Eoin Morgan and a handful of international uncapped cricketers. In this article, we will have a look at some of the players who can win the Player of the Tournament award in the Legends League Cricket.
#1 Gautam Gambhir- India Maharajas
Gautam Gambhir (Source: Twitter)
The India Maharajas began their campaign on a losing note to Asia Lions. While the team could not get any points on the board, Gautam Gambhir was on song as he scored a half-century in the match. While chasing a target of 166 runs, Gambhir scored 54 runs in just 39 balls. Even after years since his retirement, the 41-year-old is looking in good shape to get some good runs under his belt.
#2 Misbah ul Haq- Asia Lions
Misbah ul Haq (Source: Twitter)
Misbah ul Haq was a part of the winning Asia Lions team in the first match against India Maharajas. The Pakistani skipper was the Player of the Match as his team secured the first win of the season. The veteran cricketer scored 73 runs in 50 balls as his team set a total of 165 runs in the first innings. If he can continue his form from the first match in the rest of the tournament, he can surely win the Player of the Tournament award.
#3 Chris Gayle- World Giants
Chris Gayle (Source: Twitter)
Chris Gayle, one of the tournament’s newest members, is expected to have a banger of a tournament. The West Indies’ star batter is known for his explosive batting, and in a tournament like this, he can now play with more freedom. Also known as the Universe Boss, Gayle will look to provide his fans with some good entertainment. In his debut season, he would look to help World Giants lift the trophy.
