LEGENDS LEAGUE Cricket (LLC) announced the successful completion of its player auction for the upcoming season, marking another milestone in the league’s growth and appeal.
The auction witnessed strong participation from all six franchises, who collectively invested Rs 30.56 crore ($3.37 million) to acquire 97 cricketing legends from across the world, according to an LLC release.
With an additional Rs 9 crore purse still available, franchises are expected to further strengthen their squads through upcoming direct signings, promising even greater firepower and star presence in what is set to be the biggest and boldest season of Legends League Cricket yet.
Among the marquee players acquired were Harbhajan Singh, Chris Gayle, Dinesh Karthik, Martin Guptill, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Ross Taylor, and Carlos Brathwaite.
Raman Raheja, co-founder, Legends League Cricket, said: “The overwhelming response to the auction reflects the growing strength and global appeal of Legends League Cricket. With franchises investing Rs 30.56 crore and a strong pool of cricketing icons joining the league, the upcoming season promises to be bigger, bolder, and more competitive than ever. With additional signings still to come, fans can expect an extraordinary festival of cricket featuring some of the greatest players of the game.”
With direct player signings still underway and additional global stars expected to join the league, excitement continues to build for the upcoming season. The final squad announcements and season schedule will be revealed shortly.
