Legend 90 League has announced Royal Kings Punjab as its eighth franchise for the upcoming league, which is set to take place in February .
Some of the greats of the game, including Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Martin Guptill, Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle are all set to return to competitive action in the inaugural edition of the tournament.
Legend 90 League was initially announced as a seven-team tournament that would see the marquee players spearhead each of their teams – Haryana Gladiators, Chhattisgarh Warriors, Big Boys, Rajasthan Kings, Delhi Royals, Dubai Giants and Gujarat Samp Army.
Following the announcement, the Royal Kings Punjab revealed their official logo.
The team’s logo features a regal armour with a crown at its center, symbolizing strength, royalty, and dominance perfectly capturing the spirit of the Royal Kings Punjab. The Royal Kings Punjab franchise is owned by real estate firm Shubh Infra.
Speaking about the newest franchise, Harish Garg, director of Shubh Infra said, “We are thrilled to introduce Royal Kings Punjab to the Legend 90 League. Our team embodies the spirit of resilience and royalty, and we are confident that our players will bring unmatched energy and performance to the League.
Speaking about the team’s vision, Sunny Sehgal, also a director of Shubh Infra, added, “Royal Kings Punjab is a symbol of pride and passion for cricket fans across Punjab. We are dedicated to building a strong, competitive squad that reflects the rich cricketing heritage of our region. We look forward to delivering thrilling performances and making a lasting impact in the Legend 90 League.”
Legend 90 is a cricket tournament that fields “legends” (read retired cricketers) in a 90-ball format.
