Legends Intercontinental T20 Trophy Unveiled in New Delhi
The Legends Intercontinental T20 trophy was unveiled at a grand function in New Delhi on Friday. The inaugural edition is set to take place from August 16 to 28, 2024, at Moosa Stadium in Texas, USA. Legendary stars from various continents will showcase their skill and passion for the game.
Teams and Format
Seven teams—Indo Kings, Asian Avengers, Euro Rangers, American Mavericks, Trans-Tasman Titans, African Lions, and Caribbean Vikings—featuring icons from across the globe, will compete for the coveted trophy. The tournament will be played in a single round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the knockout stage. A total of 24 matches will be played, with each day featuring double-headers.
Event Highlights
The trophy unveiling event by Brosid Sports LLC, the owners of the league, was a dazzling celebration of cricket. It was graced by the esteemed presence of Arun Pandey, Chairman & COO, LIT20; Mohit Joon, Promoter, LIT20; Vishal Sharma, CEO, LIT20; and former Indian Premier League (IPL) and Delhi first-class player Pradeep Sangwan.
Speeches
Arun Pandey, the league’s COO and Chairman, said, “I would like to thank the committee of LIT20 and Brosid for including me on their board. We saw the World Cup in the USA, which is a significant market. I have been observing this market since 2010, but it has never been fully explored. There is a hunger for cricket, with many Indians in the USA who are passionate about the sport and continue to celebrate it. This presents a great opportunity for global cricketers and fans. Through LIT20, we aim to set a new benchmark for cricket, bring back legendary players, provide them with a platform, and connect with global fans.”
Mohit Joon, Promoter, LIT20, expressed, “The Legends Intercontinental T20 is like a second innings for every cricketer, and everybody wants to see the legends play the game again. I’m grateful to be part of this great event.”
Pradeep Sangwan, former IPL campaigner, added, “I am honoured to be part of LIT20 and this special occasion. The league will undoubtedly make a milestone event for legendary cricketers worldwide.”
The schedule and full roster of players will be announced soon.
Doubts Revealed
Legends Intercontinental T20 -: This is a cricket tournament where famous retired cricketers from different countries will play. ‘T20’ means each team plays 20 overs.
Unveiled -: This means that the trophy for the tournament was shown to the public for the first time.
New Delhi -: New Delhi is the capital city of India.
Moosa Stadium -: This is a cricket stadium located in Texas, USA.
Arun Pandey -: He is a well-known sports manager and entrepreneur in India.
Mohit Joon -: He is a person involved in organizing the tournament.
Vishal Sharma -: He is another person involved in organizing the tournament.
Pradeep Sangwan -: He is a cricketer who has played in Indian domestic cricket.
Round-robin format -: In this format, each team plays against every other team. The teams with the most wins move to the next stage.
Knockout stage -: In this stage, teams play matches where the loser is eliminated from the tournament.
