Legends League Cricket (LLC), a cricket league featuring senior cricketers, has secured Rs 39 crore in funding from Brickwork, valuing the league at Rs 350 crore. The funds are set to fuel LLC’s expansion plans.
Founded in 2021 by Raman Raheja and Vivek Khushalani, LLC comprises six franchises, including India Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Bhilwara Kings, Manipal Tigers, Urban Risers Hyderabad, and Southern Superstars. The league is supported by prominent investors like Vikram Singhania, Jayant Davar, Sanjay Gupta, and Arvind Singhania.
The upcoming season, scheduled from September 11 to October 5, 2024, will feature a franchise format with six teams composed of renowned cricket legends such as Ross Taylor, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Aaron Finch, and Chris Gayle. Matches will be held in both India and Qatar.
LLC has already garnered a global viewership of 1.56 billion in the previous year and aims to attract even more fans with its expanded lineup of 34 matches. The league aspires to create a landmark season, further enhancing cricket’s festive spirit in the region.