Legends League Cricket Masters: India Maharajas, World Giants, Asia Lions announce their coaches | Cricket News – Times of India

Legends League Cricket Masters: India Maharajas, World Giants, Asia Lions announce their coaches | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: League of Legends Cricket Masters teams – Maharajas of India, Giants of the world And asiatic lions – the coaches announced on Friday. The tournament is scheduled to take place from March 10-20 at Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Lance Klusener, Lalchand Rajput and Dav Whatmore will coach the three teams of the Masters LLCwhich will see international cricketing legends step back in time and stage an extravaganza on the pitch.
Lance Klusener, one of the most versatile and accomplished players in international cricket, has been appointed India Maharajas coach for the 2023 LLC Masters. The South African great will have stars such as Irfan Pathan, S Sreesanth and Robin Uthappa. during the tournament, with more icons to add to their roster.
Speaking about the 10-day tournament in Doha, Klusener said: “I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with huge icons of Indian cricket during the LLC Masters and see them compete against the game’s biggest stars. .international game..
“I really look forward to exchanging innovative ideas and coaching philosophies with all of them as veterans of the game. I’m confident they still have that quality in them as they showcase the skills that made them the icons they are today.After a few practice sessions, I’m sure they’ll all be itching to go.
The World Giants, on the other hand, have appointed one of India’s most distinguished opening batsmen on the National Tour, Lalchand Rajput, as the LLC Masters coach.
Known for his stint in charge of the Indian men’s cricket team in the historic 2007 Twenty20 World Cup victory in South Africa; the former Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Mumbai Indians coach will work with international cricket stars such as Brett Lee, Jacques Kallis, Chris Gayle and Shane Watson to name a few who are part of the World Giants team.
Lalchand Rajput happily said, “Not only am I thrilled to work with greats like Aaron Finch, Brett Lee, Chris Gayle, Shane Watson and many more, but I also look forward to the great moments I can share. with them. We have some fantastic personalities on our roster, and interacting with them one-on-one is also an incredible opportunity as a coach, as I understand the behind-the-scenes processes they have gone through during their illustrious careers. I’m sure watching them play together and take on other global cricketing icons will make me extremely nostalgic.
Moreover, the former Australian striker has the most coaching experience of the three and will lead the Asian Lions for the 2023 LLC Masters.
Whatmore started his career with the Sri Lanka national team in 1995. Since then, he has managed the Bangladesh national cricket team, the Kolkata Knight Riders, the Pakistan national cricket team and, in his last stint , the Zimbabwe national cricket team. . He will have the chance to reconnect with many of his former players who are part of the Asian Lions team, such as Mohammad Hafeez, Misbah-ul-Haq and Dilhara Fernando, to name a few.
Commenting on his nomination, Whatmore said: “It is a pleasure to be part of such an interesting and unique tournament. The league has given me the chance to work with many icons of international cricket with whom I have worked very closely in the past, and being able to interact with them again will surely bring back fond memories. Our team are going to be extremely competitive in the league and I am sure they will show their star quality on the pitch by entertaining the fans in the stadiums and at home. I’m also looking forward to enjoying the electric atmosphere of the Doha site.
The Legends League Cricket Masters will kick off with a match between India Maharajas and Asia Lions on March 10. It will allow spectators to witness one of the greatest cricket matches in the world as great cricketers from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. will share the same field for the tournament to be operational.