New Delhi: Yuvraj Singh, the former India all-rounder and 2011 World Cup Player of the Tournament has been appointed as the captain and icon player for the New York Superstar Strikers in the upcoming Legends Cricket Trophy (LCT) Season 2.
Yuvraj will lead the team comprising the likes of Babar Azam, Rashid Khan, Keiron Pollard, Imam Ul Haq, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Asif Ali and Mohammad Amir.
The tournament, to be played in a 90-ball format, will be held in Kandy, Sri Lanka from March 7-18. The first season played in the 20-over format, will be held in Kandy, Sri Lanka from March 7-18.
The first season played in the 20-over format, was held in Ghaziabad from March 22 to 30 last year. Indore Knights and Guwahati Avengers were declared joint winners of the inaugural season after the final was washed out. In the LCT90BALLS format, five bowlers of each team can bowl three overs. The captain of the bowling team can select one bowler to bowl four overs by the 60th ball.
“Yuvraj’s addition enriches the squad with a depth of expertise, skill, and leadership, fortifying New York Superstar Strikers’ readiness to lead in the upcoming edition of the tournament,” the franchise said in a statement.
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Delighted to announce the legendary Yuvraj Singh joining our team!
Get ready for some electrifying moments on and off the field. Welcome aboard, Yuvi! ? @YUVSTRONG12
? – @BCCI #NewYorkStrikers #NYSSquad #NY #YuvrajSingh pic.twitter.com/Kc2RWwpiMP
— New York Strikers (@NewYorkStrikers) February 14, 2024
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