The LLC 2023 will begin on March 10.
The Asia Lions squad also have former Afghanistan captain, Asghar Afghan, and Nepal legend Paras Khadka in their ranks. TM Dilshan, Upul Tharanga, Thisara Perera, Dilhara Fernando, and Isuru Udana are the representatives from Sri Lanka.
Apart from them, Rajin Saleh and Abdur Razzak of Bangladesh will also be part of the Asia Lions LLC squad.
Two more teams, World Giants and India Maharajas, will take part in the high-profile tournament and the opening game of the championship is set to take place between India Maharajas and Asia Lions.
“We hope to bring back memories for our fans with some serious cricket from their favorites legends. I am looking forward to watch legends fight for the LLC Masters title,” Ravi Shastri, Commissioner of Legends League Cricket, was quoted as saying by India Today.
6 matches will take part in the league stage and the table topper will advance directly to the final. The Eliminator on March 18 will decide the second finalist.
Asia Lions squad:
Rajin Saleh, Abdul Razzaq, Abdur Razzak, Dilhara Fernando, Isuru Udana, Paras Khadka, Asghar Afghan, Thisara Perera, Upul Tharanga, TM Dilshan, Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Akhtar