Legends League Cricket (LLC) is a T20 cricket league that brings retired cricket legends back to the field to play competitive cricket once again. The league is played in two different formats, the regional and franchise editions. The league is the international regional edition where cricket fans can watch their favorite retired players reignite their old rivalries in matches filled with excitement and drama.
Three regional teams - the India Maharajas made up of Indian players, the Asia Lions with players from all over Asia, and the World Giants consisting of players from the rest of the world - play the tournaments every year.
On the other hand, LLC franchise edition is held in India, featuring four privately-owned teams, India Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Bhilwara Kings, and Manipal Tigers, with a new format, new players, and a fresh outlook. This previous edition took place in October 2022.
The upcoming LLC Masters season is set to take place in Doha, Qatar from 10th March to 20th March 2023, with retired cricket legends flying in from all over the world to participate. Official announcement regarding the schedule was made recently and it is being reported that some of the greats of the sport will take the field once more as the league was set to return for Season 3 in Qatar.
On the data front, according to BARC data, the average TV rating and viewership for Legends League matches were 7-10 times in comparison to any international T20 league played other than IPL. It was noted that players from more than 12 countries participated in the league, which was played in six Indian cities, over 20 days. It was also reported that the fan following for the League had increased manifold, with a huge footfall in the stadiums, during the matches for the second season.
Sharing more details, Raman Raheja, CEO and Co-Founder, Legends League Cricket, said, "We started on faith and I am happy to state that we have delivered on our promise to offer the best experience to cricketing fans, a wonderful opportunity for cricketers and all the stakeholders involved. We have time and again brought back the best cricketing moments for our fans, through veteran Cricketers. Who better than Disney Star to offer this experience to the fans during the third season. We welcome them on board and look forward to offering World Class cricket series in Qatar."
Fans in India can watch Legends League Cricket on Disney+ Hotstar and Star Network's sports channels.
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