Indian Veteran Premier League: Red Carpet Delhi Squad, Captain, Icon & Reserve Players List For IVPL 2024

Dehradun, February 15: Red Carpet Delhi has named former South African batting maestro Herschelle Gibbs as the captain of the side for the upcoming inaugural edition of the Indian Veteran Premier League - IVPL 2024.

Gibbs is set to return to cricket after a considerable amount of time when he will take the field for Red Carpet Delhi alongside former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera, South Africa's Richard Levi and former West Indies all-rounder Ashley Nurse serving as icon players.

The Red Carpet Delhi squad also includes former former India pacer Abhimanyu Mithun in their squad. Known for his swashbuckling style at the crease, Gibbs brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the Red Carpet Delhi team.

Gibbs' presence is sure to electrify the IVPL, scheduled to take place from February 23 to March 3, 2024, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.

Expressing his excitement on joining IVPL, Gibbs said, "Hi everyone, Herschelle Gibbs here and I'm very excited to announce that I'll be playing in the Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL). I'll be representing the Red Carpet Delhi Team and can't wait to get started and see you all then."

Organized by the Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI) and managed by 100 Sports, the IVPL is bringing together veterans such as Sehwag, Munaf Patel, Suresh Raina, Rajat Bhatia, Chris Gayle, Praveen Kumar, Yusuf Pathan, Gibbs, and many more.

Shri Praveen Tyagi, the Acting President of BVCI and Chairman of IVPL said, "We are thrilled to have Herschelle Gibbs in the Indian Veteran Premier League. Fans are excited to see his explosive batting. We look forward to witnessing Gibbs and his fellow veterans showcase their talents on the grand stage of the IVPL."

The other participating teams include VVIP Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan Legends, Chhattisgarh Warriors, Telangana Tigers, and Mumbai Champions. Each team is a powerhouse of talent, as cricketing legends and regional stars come together to relive their passion for the game. Each team will have four to five iconic players from across the World.

The matches will be broadcasted live in India on the Eurosport channel, DD Sports, and Fancode, and tickets for the matches at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium will soon be available for purchase.

Fans eagerly awaiting the opportunity to experience the live cricketing extravaganza firsthand can secure their seats and be part of the electric atmosphere at the stadium.

Red Carpet Delhi IVPL 2024 Squad

Herschelle Gibbs (captain), Thisara Perera, Abhimanyu Mithun, Richard Levi (wicketkeeper), Ashley Nurse, Bipul Sharma, Jeetendar Chaudhary, Rajesh Tandel, Kapil Rana, Samiullah Beigh, Omar Alam, Yaju, Ashish Sharma, Yashpal Singh, Rajeev Tyagi, Vikrant Yadav.