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LEGEN-Z T10 to be held in Ghaziabad from August 11
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh)[India], August 10 (ANI): The much-awaited inaugural edition of the LEGEN-Z T10 League will now be held at Nehru Stadium, Ghaziabad, from August 11 to August 16. The change in venue and schedule has been made to ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament and to provide players and fans with the best possible cricketing league will see cricketing legends Herschelle Gibbs, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Ross Taylor and Aaron Finch leading the six franchise teams. Joining them will be former international stars including Makhaya Ntini, Martin Guptill, Shaun Marsh and Asghar Afghan, as well as 74 talented Indian players handpicked from grassroots trials conducted across the Indian players — discovered from the gullies and tennis ball tournaments of the nation — will now share the field with global icons they once idolised on television. This transformation, from 'Gali Se TV Tak", represents the very essence of the LEGEN-Z T10 Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin said the concept of LEGEN-Z T10 League gives grassroots players the opportunity to share the field with international legends. He highlighted that initiatives like these not only entertain but also nurture the next generation of cricketers.'The concept of the LEGEN-Z T10 League is exceptional — giving grassroots players the opportunity to share the field with international legends. It's initiatives like these that not only entertain but also nurture the next generation of cricketers, inspiring them to dream bigger and aim higher," said Aggarwal, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), LEGEN-Z T10 League, said: Our vision is to make cricket more inclusive, more aspirational, and more connected to the grassroots.'We are excited to bring the LEGEN-Z T10 League to Ghaziabad and can't wait to see players showcasing their skills at Nehru Stadium."The league will feature back-to-back triple-headers every day, culminating in a Grand Finale on August 16 under the lights at Nehru Stadium, Squads:Team MP Spartans: Herschelle Gibbs (Captain), Lakshita Ranasinghe, Rashard Fuller, Makhaya Ntini, Akshay Rathod, Surjeet Singh Deol, Pavan Bhardwaj, Honey Yadav, Shivam Sharma, Rohit Manjhi, Abhishek Pathak, Dinesh Kumar, Rohit, Amey Shinde, Prashant V K, Ashish GavitTeam Southern United: Tillakaratne Dilshan (Captain), Martin Guptill, Brown Williams, Parwinder Awana, Nayeem Mohammed, Mandeep Awana, Nilimesh Roy, Shivam Kulthe, Gupta Manish, Akash Kumar, Yuvraj Rao, Akbar Baig, Kalvick Ray, Adnan Bin Khalid, Ravi Swami, Jay KumarTeam Royal Challengers Delhi: Ross Taylor (Captain), Keith Ingram, Praveen Kumar, Anureet Singh, Fazil Ali, Nimesh Patel, Abhishek Yadav, Kohinoor Turki, Ravi Kumar Dixit, Kshitij, Pandurang Magar, Shivesh Pandey, Mohammad Yasir, Yuvraj Uike, Arjun Vasita, Vijendra Singh NagarwalTeam Rajasthan Raiders: Shaun Marsh, Eddie Lilele, Jerome Chinia, Ashish Goyal, Ved Prakash Manda, Shubham Rastogi, Anas Kaagzi, Vijay Meena, Himanshu Kumar, Abhishek Bhati, Saurabh Pandey, Nikhil Singh Pawar, Nafish, Atul Chandela, OMSAI RathodTeam Mumbai Stars: Asghar Afghan, Thandi Thasabala, Paveen Kumar, Rishi Dhawan, Shaurya Chakre, Rajendra Sakpal, Himanshu Gautam, Tushar Dangodra, Nikhil Patil, Mayank Walia, Ankit Raj, Surjeet Tinku, Nitish Vishwakarma, Chintan Vavadiya, Abhay Pratap Singh, Sachin PaswanTeam Bengal Tigers: Aaron Finch (Captain), Christofer Mpofu, Sudeep Tyagi, Yassen, Mohd Hussain, Umang Sethi, Kevin Rodrigues, Mohammad Mujtaba, Refar Ali, Mohammad Naaz, Sorabh Soni, Pramod Kumar, Avinash Rana, Raj Shekhar Malik, Manas Dutta, Vipin Verma, Priyanshu Pratap. (ANI)
The South African
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
'Say it to my face': Herschelle Gibbs claps back at criticism
Retired Protea Herschelle Gibbs has clapped back at criticism of his outspoken social media posts as well as controversial past, which includes allegations of doping, match-fing and that 2010 bombshell memoir. The 51-year-old has often taken jabs at the South African cricket team, particularly captain Temba Bavuma. On his X account, Herschelle Gibbs courted controversy when he seemingly poked fun at International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah's praise for the debut of a new four-day series tournament. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Series between England and India recently ended in a draw. 'You guys wanted test cricket to be 4 days', he posted alongside several laughing emojis. His post saw many irked cricket fans – particularly from India – bring up his controversial career, which included allegations of match-fixing and doping. 'Were you born?' Herschelle Gibbs clapped back at one X user. 'Did you even play international cricket?' he asked another. The 51-year-old's roasts became more personal. 'Shame, did your boyfriend leave you for another woman?' he asked one critic. To another, he shamelessly posted: 'Tell your mom to get off the street corners'. Meanwhile, in a video posted by sports betting agency 10Bet, Herschel Gibbs read out a series of 'mean tweets' about it. 'Next time, say it to my face', the caption read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 10bet South Africa (@10betza) In 2010, Herschelle Gibbs released his bombshell autobiography To The Point, detailing his life in the limelight as a Protea player. In it, he detailed his sexcapades with dozens of cricket groupies. One particular 'group sex session' took place at Adelaide Hilton Hotel during the 1997/199 Proteas tour. He wrote: 'It was one fat party from mid-evening to the next afternoon. I enjoyed the company of let's say, more than one woman. 'The girls were really up for it .. You picked a girl up (in the hotel's bar), took her upstairs to your room, and afterwards both of you would go back downstairs and you'd go and chat to someone else. It was a phenomenal night.' Herschelle Gibbs' autobiography 'To The Point'. Of his Australian groupies, he said: 'It was like going shopping. From the first day, women were almost falling into our laps virtually every night. Australian women, I can tell you, are not afraid to speak their minds and make it crystal clear what they're after. Herschelle Gibbs' memoir also touched on his short stint in rehab over alcohol and drug abuse, and a six-month ban over his 2000 match-fixing scandal. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
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16-07-2025
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'Bumrah has the most runs in an over for a batsman': SA great slams Jasprit Bumrah for lacking intent in Lord's chase
The resilience showed by Jasprit Bumrah with the bat received applause from fans and experts worldwide, but an odd criticism has also dropped. read more As wickets tumbled on Day 5 at Lord's, Team India plunged into a shell and runs had completely dried up. Ravindra Jadeja, who against all odds put on a fight, had adopted a safety-first approach, and held on to it till the end of the match. He managed to forge a little stand with Nitish Kumar Reddy after 7 wickets were down, but the partnership could not go beyond the 30-run mark. Reddy's dismissal brought Jasprit Bumrah to the crease, who in the past has showcased his mettle with the bat. However, Jadeja tried taking most of the strike and Bumrah seemingly had only one job to do, which was to defend. The pacer knew the importance of the wicket and kept negating with a straight bat. After carefully playing 53 deliveries, his patience finally ran out and he perished at the score of 5. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | 'You set yourself up, don't you?': Jos Butler on how Washington Sundar's words fired up England at Lord's Herschelle Gibbs questions Bumrah The players in the dressing room, along with head coach Gautam Gambhir, applauded the effort put in by Bumrah. He received praise from many experts as well, but an odd criticism has also been raised. Former South African batter, Herschelle Gibbs has thrown flak at Bumrah for not displaying intent. As someone who has scored 29 runs in an over in a Test match, Bumrah can launch an onslaught with the bat. However, he remained cautious this time and did not throw his bat at anything, except one at which he hit a boundary off Jofra Archer. According to Giibs, Bumrah should have showcased an attacking intent. Came close in the end but lack of intent cost India the game . #INDvsEND — Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) July 14, 2025 While his post was not directed at Bumrah, the reply he gave to a user cleared out what he was referring. 'Bumrah has the most runs in an over for a batsman in test cricket.. .. where was that intent today?' Gibbs said while replying to a user. As India lost the game by a mere margin of 22 runs, in hindsight, many factors can be pointed out that could have changed the outcome, but that's all in the past and reality cannot be altered. Team India will have to brush aside the Lord's defeat and regroup immediately, as there's a Test series to be won. The 4th Test of the India vs England series will begin on July 23, 2025.
India Gazette
02-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Jaipur to host inaugural Legen-Z T10 League from August 7
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 2 (ANI): The much-anticipated LEGEN-Z T10 League will be played from August 7 to August 13 at the Sawai Mansingh International Stadium in Jaipur. The League organisers have revealed the dates for its inaugural season, and it promises to be a game-changer in the world of grassroots cricket. The League will bring together international cricket icons and India's finest local talent. Former cricketers including Herschelle Gibbs, Ross Taylor, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, and Aaron Finch will spearhead the six franchise teams in the first-of-its-kind T10 tournament that blends global experience with local passion. Venkatesh Prasad, Chairman of The LEGEN-Z T10 League and former India pacer, said, as quoted from a press release, 'Months of hard work and planning have gone into building this league from the ground up. From scouting raw talent to onboarding international legends, everything is now in place. We are fully prepared and excited to host the inaugural season.' Chiranjeev Dubey, Founder & CEO of the League, 'The infrastructure, teams, and broadcast plans are all set. We are ready to deliver a seamless and thrilling tournament that blends the raw passion of Indian gullies with the professionalism of international cricket. Jaipur is ready, and so are we.' Speaking about the players, Meenakshi Aggarwal, Co-founder and CMO of the of The Legen-Z T10 said, 'The 74 young players selected are excited to take the field. Watching them share the field with international stars will be one of the most inspiring sights in Indian cricket.' Surender Agarwal COO of The Legen-Z T10 said, 'There couldn't have been a better venue than Jaipur to launch the LEGEN-Z T10 League. The city's love for cricket, vibrant culture, and world-class infrastructure make it the perfect backdrop for this iconic journey from 'Gali Se TV Tak.' The 74 Indian players who have been handpicked from local streets after the trials await a great opportunity to play with their favourite cricketer. From being fans and watching legends on television, they are now teammates in the same dugout. (ANI)
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Gibbs, Taylor, Dilshan, Irfan, Yusuf, Finch to lead teams in The LEGEN-Z T10 League's first season
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The LEGEN-Z T10 League has officially unveiled its roster of star international cricketers for its inaugural season. South African legends Herschelle Gibbs and Makhaya Ntini, Sri Lanka's opener Tillakaratne Dilshan, New Zealand's veteran batter Ross Taylor, former India all-rounders Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan and former Australian skipper Aaron Finch are among the international players. India's grassroots talent is excited and ready to share the field with world-class names. The LEGEN-Z T10 League, built on the powerful slogan 'Gali Se TV Tak', has already created a massive buzz among cricket lovers and aspiring players. The 74 Indian players who have been handpicked from local streets after the trials await a great opportunity to play with their favourite cricketer. From being fans and watching legends on television, they are now teammates in the same dugout. This transformation -- from gully to global, from streets to stadiums is the very essence of 'Gali Se TV Tak.' Their journey is a rags-to-riches sporting fairytale, which itself is proof that if you have talent, dreams do come true. Venkatesh Prasad, Chairman of The LEGEN-Z T10 League and former India pacer, said: 'To see players like Ross Taylor, Dilshan, and Yusuf Pathan playing alongside raw Indian talent is a dream come true for us. Our goal has always been to blend grassroots talent with international experience.' Chiranjeev Dubey, Founder and CEO of the league, added: 'The LEGEN-Z T10 League is about giving recognition and a platform to undiscovered talent. With these global icons coming on board, the dream of taking tennis ball cricket from the gullies to television is becoming a powerful reality for us.' Speaking about the local players, Co-founder and CMO of the League, Meenakshi Aggarwal said, ' Watching boys from local gullies share the field with global legends is a proof of how dreams can become reality with the right platform and support. The LEGEN -Z T10 League truly represents the new India.' Surender Agarwal, COO, The LEGEN-Z T10 League, said, 'During the trials, we were truly impressed by the raw talent and passion we witnessed from every corner of the country. The energy, skill, and determination these players brought to the field assured us that India's streets are brimming with future stars.' Ravikant Bhatt, Chief of Cricket Advisory Committee, LEGEN-Z T10 League, said, 'We've scouted talent from the corners of the country, places where dreams are often bigger than resources. These 74 players represent the soul of Indian tennis ball cricket. Their hunger, discipline, and raw potential convinced us they were ready for the big stage.' Full squad Team MP Spartans:Herschelle Gibbs (Captain), Lakshita Ranasinghe, Rashard Fuller, Makhaya Ntini, Akshay Rathod, Surjeet Singh Deol, Pavan Bhardwaj, Honey Yadav, Shivam Sharma, Rohit Manjhi, Abhishek Pathak, Dinesh Kumar, Rohit, Amey Shinde, Prashant V K, Ashish Gavit Team Southern United:Tillakaratne Dilshan (Captain), Martin Guptill, Brown Williams, Parwinder Awana, Nayeem Mohammed, Mandeep Awana, Nilimesh Roy, Shivam Kulthe, Gupta Manish, Akash Kumar, Yuvraj Rao, Akbar Baig, Kalvick Ray, Adnan Bin Khalid, Ravi Swami, Jay Kumar Team Royal Challengers Delhi:Ross Taylor (Captain), Keith Ingram, Praveen Kumar, Anureet Singh, Fazil Ali, Nimesh Patel, Abhishek Yadav, Kohinoor Turki, Ravi Kumar Dixit, Kshitij, Pandurang Magar, Shivesh Pandey, Mohammad Yasir, Yuvraj Uike, Arjun Vasita, Vijendra Singh Nagarwal Team Rajasthan Raiders:Yusuf Pathan (Captain), Shaun Marsh, Eddie Lilele, Jerome Chinia, Ashish Goyal, Ved Prakash Manda, Shubham Rastogi, Anas Kaagzi, Vijay Meena, Himanshu Kumar, Abhishek Bhati, Saurabh Pandey, Nikhil Singh Pawar, Nafish, Atul Chandela, OMSAI Rathod Team Mumbai Stars:Irfan Pathan (Captain), Asghar Afghan, Thandi Thasabala, Paveen Kumar, Rishi Dhawan, Shaurya Chakre, Rajendra Sakpal, Himanshu Gautam, Tushar Dangodra, Nikhil Patil, Mayank Walia, Ankit Raj, Surjeet Tinku, Nitish Vishwakarma, Chintan Vavadiya, Abhay Pratap Singh, Sachin Paswan Team Bengal Tigers:Aaron Finch (Captain), Christofer Mpofu, Sudeep Tyagi, Yassen, Mohd Hussain, Umang Sethi, Kevin Rodrigues, Mohammad Mujtaba, Refar Ali, Mohammad Naaz, Sorabh Soni, Pramod Kumar, Avinash Rana, Raj Shekhar Malik, Manas Dutta, Vipin Verma, Priyanshu Pratap. (ANI)
