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In a huge blow to India Maharajas ahead of the first match of Legends League Cricket, it has been revealed that Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh have also been ruled out of the tournament for the initial stages of the tournament. The duo has not yet travelled to Oman due to personal reasons which is why they won't be seen in action, probably for the first two matches, at least.
It must be noted that Virender Sehwag had also been ruled out for the first half of the tournament. However, the organizers have hinted over the possibility of all the three players joining the team in second half of the tournament. Fans would indeed hope to see the legendary trio, who were part of India's 2007 and 2011 World Cup-winning teams, back in action very soon.
Wasim Jaffer added to India Maharajas squad
Meanwhile, Wasim Jaffer has been added to the squad of India Maharajas and he is set to open the innings in first match of the tournament, against Asia Lions on Thursday. Alongside him, Subramaniam Badrinath could be seen at top of the order.
Mohammad Kaif, who will captain the side in absence of Sehwag, is likely to be joined by Naman Ojha, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan and Stuart Binny in the middle-order. While Pragyan Ojha is likely to be the lone spinner in absence of Harbhajan Singh, the pace-attack could feature Munaf Patel, RP Singh and Manpreet Gony.
India Maharajas Probable XI for Match 1
Wasim Jaffer, Subramaniam Badrinath, Mohammad Kaif (c), Naman Ojha (wk), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Manpreet Gony, Pragyan Ojha, RP Singh, Munaf Patel.