Former SA cricketer Herschelle Gibbs to captain African Lions in Intercontinental Legends Championship
Jaipur: 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 at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in
Greater Noida
.
The African Lions franchise is owned by Elite Strike Sports LLP.
The company's aim is to revolutionise the sporting landscape by bringing sports to the grassroots and inspiring communities through inclusive and impactful leagues at regional and international levels.
Speaking about the team, owner Krishna Shetty said, "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 upcoming Championship featuring 6 teams from 6 continents will be Live on the Sony sports Network.
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The 6 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 Raina, ex-Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan, and former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan.
The Championship will begin on May 27 and will be played here at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida.
The final of the mega event is slated for June 5, 2025.
With 6 continents, 6 teams, and 18 games of action-packed cricket, the Intercontinental Legends Championship promises to redefine the boundaries of the sport.
The League organised by MVP Quest Private Limited and is managed by 100 Sports. Be part of the history-making journey from May 27 as legends unite for the glory of the game in Greater Noida.
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