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Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL) 2023: The first Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL) is scheduled to start on November 17, 2023. Veteran cricketers like Virender Sehwag, Sanath Jayasuriya, Chris Gayle and Suresh Raina will participate in this experienced league. The tournament is organized by the Indian Veterans Cricket Board and the Indian Power Cricket Academy.
A total of six teams will play in the tournament, each consisting of two foreign players and at least five former Ranji Trophy cricketers.
Nicknamed ‘Universe Boss’ by his fans, Chris Gayle recently unveiled the jerseys of six teams – VVIP Ghaziabad, Mumbai Lions, Rajasthan Legends, Chhattisgarh Sultans, Telangana Tigers and Delhi Warriors. (Fact Check: Has ICC already released the tickets for the India vs Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 match?)
“It feels great to be a part of this league. I am looking forward to getting back on the field and hitting sixes. It’s a new innings and a new start,” Gayle said at the launch of the league on Thursday. June 29).
Gayle is best known for his exploits in T20 cricket, but he is also a veteran of 103 Tests and 301 ODIs. Gayle last played international cricket in 2021, with no immediate plans to announce his retirement. He would continue to play in leagues around the world in both professional and veteran competitions.
League Vice President Praveen Tyagi said, “Virender Sehwag, Chris Gayle, Suresh Raina, JP Duminy, Lance Klusener, Sanath Jayasuriya, Romesh Kaluwitharna, Praveen Kumar and many former cricketers will be seen in this league and talks are on with many more.” Is.” ”
“Registration for the league will start after a week and the teams and marquee players will be selected through a draft in Mumbai in August,” he added.
