Former India selector Chetan Sharma backs Asian Legends League, set to begin on March 10

Several leagues are mushrooming all around India and the world. In one such instance, a new league called Asian Legends League (ALL T20) is scheduled to kick off on March 10 and the finale of the same is slated to be held on March 18. The league will consist five teams and is being endorsed by former India chief selector Chetan Sharma, who also the league commissioner. The first game of the tournament will be played in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.

The five teams from all over Asia who are taking part in the league are the Indian Royals, Sri Lankan Lions, Bangladesh Tigers, Afghanistan Pathans and the Rest of the Asian Stars. All the games will be played at the Miraj International Cricket Stadium in Nathdwara, Rajasthan. The player draft for selection will be done on February 15. 

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The players who will register in the draft will be chosen to join the respective teams. On the other hand, a release from the organizers revealed coaches of the five teams, namely Herschelle Gibbs (Bangladesh Tigers), Shivnarine Chanderpaul (Afghanistan Pathans) and Marvan Atapattu (Asian Stars) have been revealed as coaches.

"The ALL T20 is more than just a cricket league - it's a celebration of retired Asian cricketers coming together. The league gives fans an exciting opportunity to watch legends from all corners of Asia compete in a country-versus-country clash," said league commissioner Chetan Sharma.

Schedule:

March 10, 3 PM: Afghanistan Pathans vs Asian Stars

March 10, 7 PM: Indian Royals vs Bangladesh Tigers

March 11, 3 PM: Bangladesh Tigers vs Afghanistan Pathans

March 11, 7 PM: Indian Royals vs Sri Lankan Lions

March 12, 3 PM: Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans

March 12, 7 PM: Bangladesh Tigers vs Asian Stars

March 13, 3 PM: Asian Stars vs Sri Lankan Lions

March 13, 7 PM: Indian Royals vs Afghanistan Pathans

March 14, 3 PM: Sri Lankan Lions vs Bangladesh Tigers

March 14, 7 PM: Indian Royals vs Asian Stars

Eliminator 1: March 15, 3 PM: Rank 4 vs Rank 5

Qualifier 1: March 15, 7 PM: Rank 1 vs Rank 2

Eliminator 2: March 16, 7 PM: Rank 3 vs Winner Eliminator 1

Qualifier 2: March. 17, 7 PM: Looser Qualifier 1 Winner Eliminator 2

Final: March 18, 7 PM: Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2