Legends League Cricket 2023 is happening across different cities of India right now, with six franchises competing against each other in the tournament. The names of the six teams are Urbanrisers Hyderabad, Bhilwara Kings, Gujarat Giants, India Capitals, Manipal Tigers and Southern Superstars.
There are many former IPL stars who are playing in this league. While fans would remember the likes of Suresh Raina, Sreesanth, Gautam Gambhir, Irfan Pathan, Shane Watson, Yusuf Pathan, Mohammad Kaif and Aaron Finch, here’s a list of six forgotten IPL heroes who are also playing in Legends League Cricket 2023.
1. Dwayne Smith is playing in Legends League Cricket 2023
Dwayne Smith was a beast opener for Chennai Super Kings during his prime. The Caribbean all-rounder also had memorable stints with Gujarat Lions and Mumbai Indians. He is playing for the Urbanrisers Hyderabad in LLC.
2. Tirumalasetti Suman is playing in Legends League Cricket 2023
Tirumalasetti Suman is best known for his performances for the now-defunct Deccan Chargers team. Suman is playing for the Urbanrisers Hyderabad franchise in LLC right now.
3. Praveen Tambe is playing in Legends League Cricket 2023
Veteran leg-spinner Praveen Tambe, who famously took a hat-trick for the Rajasthan Royals, is playing for the India Capitals right now. Tambe was the oldest debutant in the IPL history.
4. Gurkeerat Singh Mann
Gurkeerat Singh Mann played some exciting knocks for Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. Singh is a member of the Urbanrisers Hyderabad team in LLC.
5. Lendl Simmons
Lendl Simmons was among the biggest match-winners for the Mumbai Indians during his prime. The Caribbean opener is representing the Bhilwara Kings in the LLC tournament.
6. Dishant Yagnik
Dishant Yagnik will always be there in the hearts of the Rajasthan Royals fans because of the way he went back the stumps and attacked MI’s Lasith Malinga in CLT20. Yagnik is playing for the Gujarat Giants team.
