International cricketers arrive in Srinagar for Legends League Cricket

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Srinagar, Oct 06 : The heart of Kashmir is set to host an international cricket event as Legends League Cricket (LLC) tournament gears up to take over Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium.

With the stage set for the grand event, Southern Superstars, one of the competing teams, has already arrived in Srinagar. “Players and other staff of five teams will stay in a hotel in Rajbagh,” an official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)

He said that cricket stars including Dinesh Karthik, Martin Guptill, Pawan Neri, and Kedar Jadhav have already arrived in the Valley.

Excitement in the valley is palpable, with cricket fans eagerly waiting a chance to see the international stars in action. The LLC, being held between October 9 and 16, features renowned cricketers like Chris Gayle, Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, and Ian Bell.

This is the first time in nearly four decades that heart of Kashmir is set to host any international cricket event.

Authorities have ramped up security to ensure safety of both players and fans. Bakshi Stadium, traditionally known as a football ground, has undergone renovation to accommodate cricket at an international level. “With a seating capacity of over 30,000, it was chosen over Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium to allow more fans to witness the event live,” said an official—(KNO)

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