Vande Bharat Express to Host Legends League Cricket’s Unprecedented Journey Across India

In a remarkable collaboration to promote sports and inspire a new generation of athletes, Legends League Cricket (LLC) and Indian Railways have announced a groundbreaking national campaign. As a symbol of this partnership, the prestigious LLC trophy will embark on an unprecedented journey, traveling across 17 states and Union Territories aboard the Vande Bharat Express.

This exciting initiative is set to kick off on November 8th, starting from New Delhi and making its way to Una, marking the first leg of this incredible 16-route journey. The entire journey promises to be a 15-day extravaganza, capturing the hearts and minds of cricket enthusiasts all over the country.

The Vande Bharat Express, renowned as India’s fastest train network, will become the conduit for cricket lovers and legends alike to partake in the Legends League Cricket campaign. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, expressed a warm welcome to LLC and the legendary players joining the initiative. He emphasized the importance of promoting sports across the nation.

Indian Railways, a staunch supporter of sports, has pledged to assist LLC in its mission to bring sports to every corner of the country. Union ministers and the Indian Railways team will also be actively involved in this extraordinary journey. Joining them will be marquee sports personalities from across the nation, making this campaign larger than life.

Raman Raheja, CEO of Legends League Cricket, stated, “As we flag off this unique collaboration with the Indian Railways, Legends League Cricket is committed to providing fans with the best possible experience. This initiative aims to promote the sporting culture to every nook and cranny of our country. Renowned legends like Chris Gayle, Sreesanth, Shane Watson, and many others, along with the LLC trophy, will embark on a nationwide tour aboard the Vande Bharat Express.”

The campaign’s most significant aspect is the participation of cricketing legends such as Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Kevin Pietersen, Jhulan Goswami, and more. These national and international stars, who have been a source of inspiration for generations, will travel across the five major railway zones: North, South, Central, East, and West.

Excited about this extraordinary journey, Shane Watson remarked, “The idea of promoting the spirit of sports in such a special way is amazing. I am very excited to be a part of this initiative and can’t wait to share my stories with my fans.”

Chris Gayle added, “Being a part of Legends League Cricket, it is exciting for me to witness this incredible collaboration with the Vande Bharat. I look forward to this journey, which will build the excitement for the upcoming season.”

Sreesanth expressed his delight, saying, “The collaboration of LLC with the Vande Bharat Express is truly remarkable, and I’m happy to be a part of initiatives that promote sports in our nation. I am amazed at the ideas that make the league better each season.”

The second edition of Legends League Cricket is scheduled to take place from November 18th to December 9th in five cities: Ranchi, Dehradun, Jammu, Vizag, and Surat. The tournament will commence with a match between Bhilwara Kings, led by Irfan Pathan, and the defending champions, India Capitals, captained by Gautam Gambhir. Six teams, including India Capitals, Manipal Tigers, Gujarat Giants, Urbanrisers Hyderabad, Southern Superstars, and Bhilwara Kings, will compete for the coveted trophy. Cricket enthusiasts can catch all the action on the Star Sports Network and FanCode.

Ravi Shastri, Commissioner of Legends League Cricket, expressed his excitement about the upcoming season, stating, “The game is getting bigger each day at Legends League Cricket. With more and more players joining, we must keep the fire burning and give fans the chance to witness the best competitive cricket across the new venues. I would say that Legends are going to rock this season.”