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The Legends League Cricket started off with a bang with India Maharajas winning a hard-fought encounter against Asia Lions in Match 1 of the tournament. The fans saw the legends of the game compete against each other once again in the power packed Legends League Cricket tournament. The game was held at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman.
The tournament will be contested over 10 days in a double round robin style format, with the top two teams progressing to the final. India Maharajas kicked off their campaign in Legends League Cricket in style as they registered a comprehensive 6-wicket win over Asia Lions on Thursday. After Irfan Pathan's 2/22 restricted the opposition to 175/7 in 20 overs, Mohammad Kaif's side hunted down the target in 19.1 overs on the back of a brilliant knock from Yusuf Pathan, who scored 80 runs off 40 balls. Kaif also smashed an unbeaten 42 in the chase.
Even though some players called it quits recently, many who are still associated with the game are still fit enough for the franchise leagues. Most others have taken up coaching and mentoring jobs, but all looked super excited to get back on the cricket field.
Check out the pictures from the game here:
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Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan dismissed Asian Lions' Pakistan batters Mohammad Hafeez and Mohammad Yousuf in his very first over. (Picture Credit: LLC PHOTOS)[/caption]
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India Maharajas skipper Mohammad Kaif and Irfan Pathan finished the match for their team with 5 balls to spare. (Picture Credit: LLC PHOTOS)[/caption]
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Pacers Shoaib Akhtar and RP Singh enjoying a moment together after the match. (Picture Credit: LLC PHOTOS)[/caption]
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Yusuf Pathan and Mohammad Kaif played a key role in India Maharajas' victory in the first match against Asia Lions. (Picture Credit: LLC PHOTOS)[/caption]
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Yusuf Pathan and Mohmmed Kaif built on a partnership together. (Picture Credit: LLC PHOTOS)[/caption]
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Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar, Rawalpindi Express bowled superbly getting one for 21 in his four-over spell against India Maharajas in the opening game. (Picture Credit: LLC PHOTOS)[/caption]
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Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri and former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram watching the game from the stands as the opening game of the Legends League Cricket tournament gets underway. (Picture Credit: LLC PHOTOS)[/caption]