A new cricket league, supported by former India chief selector Chetan Sharma, will start on March 10 in Nathdwara, Rajasthan. This league is called the Asian Legends League (ALL T20) and will continue until March 18. It will feature former cricketers from different Asian countries playing T20 matches.
There will be five teams:
- Indian Royals
- Sri Lankan Lions
- Bangladesh Tigers
- Afghanistan Pathans
- Rest of Asian Stars
Chetan Sharma, the league commissioner, said that this tournament is more than just cricket. It is a way to bring retired cricketers from Asia together and give fans a chance to watch their favorite legends play again.
The teams will be selected through a player draft on February 15 in New Delhi. Only registered players can take part. The coaches of some teams have been announced:
- Herschelle Gibbs (Bangladesh Tigers)
- Shivnarine Chanderpaul (Afghanistan Pathans)
- Marvan Atapattu (Asian Stars)
The matches will be played at the Miraj International Cricket Stadium in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.
Match Schedule:
March 10
- 3 PM: Afghanistan Pathans vs Asian Stars
- 7 PM: Indian Royals vs Bangladesh Tigers
March 11
- 3 PM: Bangladesh Tigers vs Afghanistan Pathans
- 7 PM: Indian Royals vs Sri Lankan Lions
March 12
- 3 PM: Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans
- 7 PM: Bangladesh Tigers vs Asian Stars
March 13
- 3 PM: Asian Stars vs Sri Lankan Lions
- 7 PM: Indian Royals vs Afghanistan Pathans
March 14
- 3 PM: Sri Lankan Lions vs Bangladesh Tigers
- 7 PM: Indian Royals vs Asian Stars
Playoffs:
- Eliminator 1 (March 15, 3 PM): Rank 4 vs Rank 5
- Qualifier 1 (March 15, 7 PM): Rank 1 vs Rank 2
- Eliminator 2 (March 16, 7 PM): Rank 3 vs Winner of Eliminator 1
- Qualifier 2 (March 17, 7 PM): Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator 2
- Final (March 18, 7 PM): Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2