Legends Cricket Trophy 2023 Schedule: Time Table, LCT 2023 Teams, TV Channel & Live Streaming Info

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New Delhi, March 13: The inaugural season of the KhiladiX Legends Cricket Trophy has been announced here on Monday (March 13) in the presence of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag.

The tournament, having six teams, which will be played in a T20 format at Ghaziabad's VVIP Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium between March 22-30.

The nine-day long tournament - which is being organised by Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI) - will witness several ex-cricketers from India and overseas battle it out to lift the inaugural season's trophy.

There will be a total of 18 matches, including the finals, in this edition of the tournament.

Khiladix.com the principal sponsor of this tournament is a premium sports platform, covers a wide range of sports with a specific focus on cricket, apart from football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, and Kabaddi. It provides in-depth analysis, game recaps, and breaking news on teams and players across the globe.

Mr Praveen Tyagi, Acting President of BVCI, Mr Sudhir Kulkarni, Joint Secretary, BVCI and Mr Prasanna Venkateshan, Principal Consultant, 1stadia were present at the launch.

"The Board for Veteran Cricketers in India has a sole objective of bringing senior and veteran cricket lovers under a single platform to play active and competitive cricket and with KhiladiX Legends Cricket Trophy 2023, we have drafted a world-class cricket tournament for fans that will showcase the best cricket talent from around the world," said Mr Praveen Tyagi, Acting President, BVCI.

Speaking on this occasion, Sehwag said, "It is fantastic what the BVCI is doing for former cricketers by providing them with an avenue to be in touch with the game they so love. These legends' tournaments help us in various ways including extending our professional careers, catching up with old friends as well as helping us to keep fit. Most importantly, fans also get an opportunity to catch up with their favourite cricketers and relive some magical moments that both have experienced together at some point in the past. Cricket is also very competitive and I dare say some of us still have it to challenge even some of the present-day cricketers. I am confident that the Legends Cricket Trophy will provide wholesome entertainment to the fans of the game, particularly in India."

Countries where the tournament will be watched?

The tournament will be broadcasted in over 30 countries globally and will have six franchisees vying for the top honours.

KhiladiX Legends Cricket Trophy 2023 Teams

The six teams which will be participating in this tournament are as follows:

1. Chandigarh Champs

2. Nagpur Ninjas

3. Patna Warriors

4. Vizag Titans

5. Indore Knights

6. Guwahati Avengers

Key Players in KhiladiX Legends Cricket Trophy 2023

Former cricketers, who will be participating in the tournament, besides Sehwag are the likes of Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Sanath Jayasuriya, Tilakaratne Dilshan, Nick Compton, Richard Levi, Isuru Udana, Praveen Kumar, Thisara Perera, and many others.

KhiladiX Legends Cricket Trophy 2023 Full Schedule & Timings

Where to watch KhiladiX Legends Cricket Trophy 2023

The Matches will be telecast live on national broadcaster Doordarshan in India.