The Legends League Cricket will enter its third edition with the first game scheduled to commence on September 20 at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur. A total of six teams will vie for the trophy and 97 players have been picked across the six franchises during the August 29 auction. With 97 players making the cut, the top five expensive buys have lot riding on them going into the tournament<o:p></o:p>
The six teams to enter the fray are India Capitals, Manipal Tigers, Konark Suryas Odisha, Southern Superstars, Urbanrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Giants. The league is widely known to feature retired cricketers across the globe. Among several cricketers, Shikhar Dhawan, who retired recently will debut in the tournament. Dinesh Karthik will be another star attraction in the league. <o:p></o:p>
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5. Dhawal Kulkarni – 50 Lakh<o:p></o:p>
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Dhawal Kulkarni led Mumbai to their latest Ranji Trophy title and announced his retirement. The pacer enticed India Capitals as they splurged INR 50 Lakh to take his services. Moreover, the 35-year-old also featured for India Champions in the World Championship of Legends in July. He contributed to the title win with eight wickets in six games.

4. Ross Taylor – 50.34 Lakh
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The former New Zealand skipper will debut in LLC as part of Konark Suryas Odishas. He featured in LLC Masters for World Giants and the upcoming season would be his first. The Konark bought the veteran for INR 50.34 Lakh ahead of his first appearance. He has the legacy of having played 281 T20s with 6559 runs at an average of 30.64.

3. Dan Christian – 55.95 Lakh<o:p></o:p>
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Christian was an integral part of the Australian team and has made waves in franchise cricket, especially the Big Bash League. The all-rounder was signed by Manipal Tigers for a hefty INR 55.95 Lakh. The 41-year-old also played for Australia Champions in the World Championship of Legends and dazzled with 215 runs and five wickets in six innings. With 5825 runs and 280 wickets in the T20s, his numbers speak volumes of the skillset he brings to the table.

2. Chadwick Walton – 60.30 Lakh<o:p></o:p>
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Chadwick has found a new camp in the LLC as Urbanrisers Hyderabad inked a deal with the Jamaican for an enviable INR 60.30 Lakh. Chadwick represented the Manipal Tigers in LLC 2023 and was impressive with his 216 runs from six innings at an average of 36. Coincidentally, the batter will be joining the same team against whom he played a crucial knock to cruise the Tigers towards the title in 2023.

1. Isuru Udana – 61.97 Lakh<o:p></o:p>
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Urbanrisers Hyderabad had an intriguing day at the auction table. After spending INR 60.30 Lakh on Walton, they bought Sri Lanka pacer, Isuru Udana for INR 61.97 Lakh. Udana became the most expensive player at the LLC 2024 auction. Hyderabad snatched Udana from India Capitals, where he sparkled with nine wickets in six games. Retired in 2021, the 36-year-old has 227 T20 scalps under his name.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

The Legends League Cricket will enter its third edition with the first game scheduled to commence on September 20 at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur. A total of six teams will vie for the trophy and 97 players have been picked across the six franchises during the August 29 auction. With 97 players making the cut, the top five expensive buys have lot riding on them going into the tournament<o:p></o:p>
The six teams to enter the fray are India Capitals, Manipal Tigers, Konark Suryas Odisha, Southern Superstars, Urbanrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Giants. The league is widely known to feature retired cricketers across the globe. Among several cricketers, Shikhar Dhawan, who retired recently will debut in the tournament. Dinesh Karthik will be another star attraction in the league. <o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Five Most Expensive Players in LLC Season 3<o:p></o:p></h3>
5. Dhawal Kulkarni – 50 Lakh<o:p></o:p>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1677306503590_Dhawal-Kulkarni.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Dhawal Kulkarni led Mumbai to their latest Ranji Trophy title and announced his retirement. The pacer enticed India Capitals as they splurged INR 50 Lakh to take his services. Moreover, the 35-year-old also featured for India Champions in the World Championship of Legends in July. He contributed to the title win with eight wickets in six games.

4. Ross Taylor – 50.34 Lakh
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ross-Taylor-1.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
The former New Zealand skipper will debut in LLC as part of Konark Suryas Odishas. He featured in LLC Masters for World Giants and the upcoming season would be his first. The Konark bought the veteran for INR 50.34 Lakh ahead of his first appearance. He has the legacy of having played 281 T20s with 6559 runs at an average of 30.64.

3. Dan Christian – 55.95 Lakh<o:p></o:p>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Daniel-Christian.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Christian was an integral part of the Australian team and has made waves in franchise cricket, especially the Big Bash League. The all-rounder was signed by Manipal Tigers for a hefty INR 55.95 Lakh. The 41-year-old also played for Australia Champions in the World Championship of Legends and dazzled with 215 runs and five wickets in six innings. With 5825 runs and 280 wickets in the T20s, his numbers speak volumes of the skillset he brings to the table.

2. Chadwick Walton – 60.30 Lakh<o:p></o:p>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1700840656058_Chadwick-Walton.jpeg" alt="" loading="lazy">
Chadwick has found a new camp in the LLC as Urbanrisers Hyderabad inked a deal with the Jamaican for an enviable INR 60.30 Lakh. Chadwick represented the Manipal Tigers in LLC 2023 and was impressive with his 216 runs from six innings at an average of 36. Coincidentally, the batter will be joining the same team against whom he played a crucial knock to cruise the Tigers towards the title in 2023.

1. Isuru Udana – 61.97 Lakh<o:p></o:p>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Isuru-Udana-of-Royal-Challengers-Bangalore.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Urbanrisers Hyderabad had an intriguing day at the auction table. After spending INR 60.30 Lakh on Walton, they bought Sri Lanka pacer, Isuru Udana for INR 61.97 Lakh. Udana became the most expensive player at the LLC 2024 auction. Hyderabad snatched Udana from India Capitals, where he sparkled with nine wickets in six games. Retired in 2021, the 36-year-old has 227 T20 scalps under his name.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

The Legends League Cricket will enter its third edition with the first game scheduled to commence on September 20 at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur. A total of six teams will vie for the trop

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