Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024: Auction Highlights and Team Squads

As we approach September 20, 2024, excitement is building for the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024 tournament. This edition is set to be greater and better with some of the most legendary figures in cricket coming together once again to showcase their skills. Intense bidding was seen at LLC 2024 auction held on August 29 in Delhi when franchises vied for the top players to strengthen their teams.

Auction Highlights

Several cricket legends went under the hammer during the auction as teams strategically bid for strong squads. One of its major highlights was Shikhar Dhawan’s acquisition by Gujarat Giants, which could greatly increase their batting lineup. Moreover, Southern Superstars made headlines after they managed to get veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik who brings a lot of experience as well as leadership qualities into the team. 

With these signings, the stage is set for an enthralling tournament, where cricket fans will get to see their favorite players back in action.

Team Squads for LLC 2024

Here’s a look at the squads of all the teams participating in Legends League Cricket 2024:

Manipal Tigers Squad:

Key Players: Harbhajan Singh, Robin Uthappa, Thisara Perera

Supporting Cast: Sheldon Cottrell, Dan Christian, Angelo Perera, Manoj Tiwary

Other Squad Members: Asela Gunaratne, Solomon Mire, Anureet Singh, Abu Nechim, Amit Verma, Imran Khan, Rahul Shukla, Amitoze Singh, Praveen Gupta, Saurabh Tiwary

India Capitals Squad:

Key Players: Ashley Nurse, Ben Dunk, Dwayne Smith, Colin de Grandhomme

Supporting Cast: Naman Ojha, Dhawal Kulkarni, Chris Mpofu, Faiz Fazal

Other Squad Members: Iqbal Abdulla, Kirk Edwards, Rahul Sharma, Pankaj Singh, Gnaneswara Rao, Bharat Chipli, Parvinder Awana, Pawan Suyal, Murali Vijay, Ian Bell

Gujarat Giants Squad:

Key Players: Chris Gayle, Liam Plunkett, Shikhar Dhawan

Supporting Cast: Lendl Simmons, Jerome Taylor, Mohammad Kaif, Sreesanth

Other Squad Members: Morne Van Wyk, Paras Khadka, Seekkuge Prasanna, Kamau Leverock, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Shannon Gabriel, Samar Quadri, Asohar Afohan

Konark Suryas Odisha Squad:

Key Players: Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Kevin O’Brien

Supporting Cast: Ross Taylor, Vinay Kumar, Richard Levi, Fidel Edwards

Other Squad Members: Dilshan Munaweera, Shahbaz Nadeem, Ben Laughlin, Rajesh Bishnoi, Pravin Tambe, Diwesh Pathania, KP Appanna, Ambati Rayudu, Navin Stewart

Southern Superstars Squad:

Key Players: Dinesh Karthik, Elton Chigumbura, Hamilton Masakadza

Supporting Cast: Pawan Negi, Jeevan Mendis, Suranga Lakmal, Shreevats Goswami

Other Squad Members: Hamid Hassan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chirag Gandhi, Suboth Bhati, Robin Bist, Jesal Karia, Chaturanga de Silva, Monu Kumar

Urbanrisers Hyderabad Squad:

Key Players: Suresh Raina (C), Gurkeerat Singh, Peter Trego

Supporting Cast: Samiullah Shinwari, George Worker, Isuru Udana, Rikki Clarke

Other Squad Members: Stuart Binny, Jaskaran Malhotra, Chadwick Walton, Bipul Sharma, Nuwan Pradeep, Yogesh Nagar