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Herschelle Gibbs will captain the African Lions in the upcoming Intercontinental Legends Championship. The tournament features six continental teams, including Asian Kings led by Suresh Raina. Star players like Shikhar Dhawan and Tillakaratne Dilshan will also compete. Matches will be held in Greater Noida from May 27 to June 5.

Key Points: Herschelle Gibbs to Lead African Lions in Legends Cricket Championship

  • Gibbs to captain African Lions in global legends tournament
  • Suresh Raina leads Asian Kings with Dilshan and Afghan
  • Six continental teams compete in Greater Noida from May 27
  • Dhawan, Guptill, and Kumar among star players participating
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Herschelle Gibbs to captain African Lions in Intercontinental Legends Championship

Former South African star Herschelle Gibbs captains African Lions in the Intercontinental Legends Championship featuring Raina, Dhawan, and Dilshan.

"His vast experience and leadership will inspire emerging players across Africa. - Krishna Shetty, African Lions Owner"

Greater Noida, May 20

Former South African batter Herschelle Gibbs will lead African Lions in the upcoming Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC), which will be played from May 27 to June 5 here at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida.

Speaking about the team, owner Krishna Shetty said, as quoted from a press release by ILC, " We are thrilled to welcome Herschelle Gibbs to the African Lions. His vast experience, fierce competitiveness, and leadership will not only strengthen our squad on the field but also inspire emerging players across Africa."

Speaking about the African Lions, Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC) founder and director Gaurav Kamal said, "We're excited to welcome African Lions. Their inclusion brings fresh energy and a powerful legacy to the tournament, promising fans thrilling performances and a deeper connection across cricketing continents."

The six teams are African Lions, Trans Titans (Australia and New Zealand), Euro Gladiators, American Strikers, Asian Kings and Indian Warriors. The six iconic teams represent six global regions.

Meanwhile, Suresh Raina will lead the Asian Kings teams. Asian Kings will field a star-studded squad featuring Suresh Raina, ex-Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan, and former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan.

The Championship will begin from May 27 and will be played here at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. The finals of the mega event is slated for June 5.

With six continents, six teams, and 18 games of action-packed cricket, the Intercontinental Legends Championship promises to redefine the boundaries of the sport.

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is also slated to play in the Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC). The tournament will also see players from across the world featuring in the mega event, such as Dilshan, former New Zealand batter Martin Guptill and former Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan. Former Indian bowlers Praveen Kumar and Manpreet Gony will also feature in the tournament for the Indian Warriors.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Great to see legends like Gibbs and Raina playing in India! 🇮🇳 But why is the tournament in Greater Noida? The stadium there isn't as good as other international venues. Hope the facilities match the star power of these players.
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Priya M.
Excited to see Dhawan and Raina together again! Their partnership was magical during IPL days. Hope Indian Warriors vs Asian Kings will be the highlight match. Tickets kahan se milenge? 😊
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Amit S.
Good initiative but why call it "African Lions" when it's just South African players? Should include more African nations to truly represent the continent. Still, looking forward to seeing Gibbs play after so many years!
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Sunita R.
Dilshan's scoop shots and Raina's helicopter shots - what a treat for cricket lovers! Hope DD Sports or Star Sports broadcasts this properly. My father is already excited to watch his childhood heroes play live.
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Vikram J.
Legends cricket is becoming big business. Good for retired players to earn while entertaining fans. But organizers should ensure proper player payments - heard some previous tournaments had payment issues.
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Neha P.
So happy to see women's matches aren't included in this "legends" tournament. Oh wait, that's actually disappointing! When will we get to see retired women cricketers in such events? Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami deserve this stage too!

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