NEW DELHI: Former cricketers now have the opportunity to participate in tournaments like the Legends League Cricket ( LLC ) and one such player is retired India batter Suresh Raina , who believes that players need to be in top form to perform well in such competitive events.
The third season of the LLC starts on September 20.
Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik, who recently retired from international cricket , will also join the tournament.
"This LLC is very competitive now. You are playing in different places, on different wickets also. There are a lot of superstars. If you see, you have a chance to see Irfan (Pathan), Yusuf (Pathan), Chris Gayle, (Ambati) Rayudu, Robin (Uthappa) and myself.
"You need to still be fit to hit a six. You still need to bowl four good overs. You still need to bowl the yorkers. I think if someone wants to join this, it's not going to be easy. They can't just retire there and come back here because a lot of competition is also happening at LLC now," said Raina when asked about players taking pre-mature retirements to be a part of other leagues.
Active BCCI cricketers are not allowed to play in leagues outside the IPL .
Ambati Rayudu , another participant, said the event allows him to relive his days as an active player.
"I have played one tournament. We really enjoyed being out there. Initially after retirement it is tough to get back to the nets but once you go there and pick the bat, you start to really think those moments that you have had in your life," he said.
"We are really fortunate that there is LLC happening and it is a great motivation for us to even you know keep ourselves fit and also keep practicing," said Rayudu.
Rayudu will play for debutants Konark Suryas Odisha, which will be captained by Irfan. The team is backed by Sanpriya Group.
"Odisha has a rich history of sports and talent, and with Irfan Pathan leading the Konark Suryas Odisha team, and other talented players including, Ambati Rayudu, through this league, we aim to further strengthen the foundations of both cricket and sports in the state," said Sanpriya Group COO Enakshi Priyam.
The third season of the LLC starts on September 20.
Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik, who recently retired from international cricket , will also join the tournament.
"This LLC is very competitive now. You are playing in different places, on different wickets also. There are a lot of superstars. If you see, you have a chance to see Irfan (Pathan), Yusuf (Pathan), Chris Gayle, (Ambati) Rayudu, Robin (Uthappa) and myself.
"You need to still be fit to hit a six. You still need to bowl four good overs. You still need to bowl the yorkers. I think if someone wants to join this, it's not going to be easy. They can't just retire there and come back here because a lot of competition is also happening at LLC now," said Raina when asked about players taking pre-mature retirements to be a part of other leagues.
Active BCCI cricketers are not allowed to play in leagues outside the IPL .
Ambati Rayudu , another participant, said the event allows him to relive his days as an active player.
"I have played one tournament. We really enjoyed being out there. Initially after retirement it is tough to get back to the nets but once you go there and pick the bat, you start to really think those moments that you have had in your life," he said.
"We are really fortunate that there is LLC happening and it is a great motivation for us to even you know keep ourselves fit and also keep practicing," said Rayudu.
Rayudu will play for debutants Konark Suryas Odisha, which will be captained by Irfan. The team is backed by Sanpriya Group.
"Odisha has a rich history of sports and talent, and with Irfan Pathan leading the Konark Suryas Odisha team, and other talented players including, Ambati Rayudu, through this league, we aim to further strengthen the foundations of both cricket and sports in the state," said Sanpriya Group COO Enakshi Priyam.
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