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Come today, all roads in Mumbai will lead to the Wankhede for the opening match of the Unacademy Road Safety World Series between the Sachin Tendulkar-led India Legends and Brian Lara-led West Indies Legends.

It will be an emotional moment for Tendulkar who will be playing at Wankhede for the first time since he retired in November 13, 2013.

The match also gains significance because it will be played to create awareness towards Road safety which kills one person every four minutes on Indian roads.

Also Read: Unacademy Road Safety World Series: Sachin Tendulkar face off Brian Lara in opener

Interestingly Tendulkar's last international match was also against the same opponents that his team will be facing on the morrow.

This encounter, billed as the “Sachin versus Lara contest” has generated a lot of interest in the build-up and the fans are eagerly waiting to see the Master back in action with his trademark cover drive leading to that chant of “Sachhin Sacchin” rendering in the air.

The Indian team had an extensive practice session at CCI today morning with all players getting together to do what they have been doing best for most part of their life.

But with age on the other side India's 2011 World Cup winning team hero Yuvraj Singh said: “The body is tired but we will give our best with whatever is remaining. Quite a few members of the Indian World Cup winning squad is here and it is an excellent feeling to be back with the same group on the field.”
 
Here is the squads for Road Safety World Series cricket:

India Legends: Sachin Tendulkar (Captain), Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Ajit Agarkar, Sanjay Bangar, Munaf Patel, Mohammad Kaif, Pragyan Ojha, Sairaj Bahutule, Abey Kuruvilla, Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, Sameer Dighe.

South Africa Legends: Jonty Rhodes (Captain), Herschelle Gibbs, Garnett Kruger, Jacques Rudolph, Andrew Hall, Albie Morkel, Johann van der Wath, Lance Klusener, Martin Van Jaarsveld, Morne van Wyk, Paul Harris, Roger Telemachus, Ryan McLaren.

Australia Legends: Brett Lee (Captain), Brett Geeves, Jason Krejza, Mark Cosgrove, Nathan Reardon, Shane Lee, Travis Birt, Ben Laughlin, Brad Hodge, Clint Mckay, Xavier Doherty.

West Indies Legends: Brian Lara (Captain), Adam Sanford, Carl Hooper, Daren Ganga, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Ricardo Powell, Ridley Jacobs, Samuel Badree, Suleiman Benn, Tino Best, Dinanath Ramnarine, Pedro Collins, Danza Hyatt.

Sri Lanka Legends: Tillakaratne Dilshan (Captain), Chaminda Vaas, Farveez Maharoof, Marvan Atapattu, Muttiah Muralitharan, Rangana Herath, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Sachithra Senanayake, Chamara Kapugedera, Thilan Thushara, Upul Chandana, Malinda Warnapura.
 
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I like this type of tourney it's all good ga fun would have been nice to see Pakistan in this type of tourney wonder what their sqaud would be
 
Always a pleasure watching Tendulkar and Sehwag open the batting. The most celebrated and entertained opening pair for India.
 
Teams:
Australia Legends (Playing XI): Michael Klinger, Brad Haddin(w/c), Brad Hodge, Travis Birt, Nathan Reardon, Mark Cosgrove, Shane Lee, Jason Krejza, Clint McKay, Xavier Doherty, Ben Laughlin

Sri Lanka Legends (Playing XI): Tillakaratne Dilshan(c), Marvan Atapattu, Chamara Kapugedera, Romesh Kaluwitharana(w), Upul Chandana, Farveez Maharoof, Sachithra Senanayake, Chaminda Vaas, Rangana Herath, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis

Sri Lanka Legends have won the toss and have opted to bat
 
3rd Match ? Road Safety World Series T20 2020
INDL 139/5 (18.4)
SLL 138/8 (20)
India Legends won by 5 wkts

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Good to see the great Australian legend Nathan Reardon, with his grand total of 2 international games, make the squad :srt
 
The remaining matches of the Road Safety World Series will be played behind closed doors at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai starting March 13 when South Africa Legends take on Sri Lanka Legends in a revised schedule due to the rising concerns over coronavirus in the country.

The decision has been taken as the most responsible course of action, to protect the health and safety of the players, staff and spectators.

The numbers of cases in Maharashtra are escalating and as a result, the organising committee unanimously agreed that the third leg of the series, which was scheduled to be held in Pune from March 14 to 20, be relocated to DY Patil Stadium and played behind closed doors along with the remaining games at the same venue and the final.

Earlier on Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic and expressed deep concern both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction.

The central government has suspended all visas to India till April 15 as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The total number of COVID-19 cases in India has jumped to 60.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...virus-scare/story-hNUs49uoSaE51VpAE8L8mI.html
 
Watching Tendulkar bat even in the nets and these exhibition tournaments is a special feeling.

After watching these matches I am.once again reminded Tendulkar is by far the biggest cricketing icon since Bradman.

Virat Kohli will never evoke these passion and emotions among cricket fans even Indians let alone among global fans which Tendulkar still does. He played Elysse Perry for one over a month ago and the respect he gets from Aussie fans Kohli will never get that
 
Seems like tournament restarted and Viru smashed Bangla legends to death.. He really don't like BD at all..
 
The most entertaining and celebrated opening pair of Indian history back to doing what they are best at.
 
Road Safety World Series T20 Schedule
March 5, India Legends v Bangladesh Legends

March 6, Sri Lanka Legends v West Indies Legends

March 7, England Legends v Bangladesh Legends

March 8, South Africa Legends v Sri Lanka Legends

March 9, India Legends v England Legends

March 10, Bangladesh Legends v Sri Lanka Legends

March 11, England Legends v South Africa Legends

March 12, Bangladesh Legends v West Indies Legends

March 13, India Legends v South Africa Legends

March 14, Sri Lanka Legends v England Legends

March 15, South Africa Legends v Bangladesh Legends

March 16, England Legends v West Indies Legends

March 17, TBD, Semifinal 1

March 18, TBD, Semifinal 2

March 21, TBD, Final

So it starts as a new tournament..
 
India Legends vs England LEGENDS - Road Safety World Series, Raipur

Had no idea about this but apparently there is a match today. Does anyone know what it is?

India legends team has some actual legends in it like Sachin, Yuvraj, Sehwag.

England legends team has KP and the mighty Phil Mustard. :ifti
 
Babeikh said:
Had no idea about this but apparently there is a match today. Does anyone know what it is?

India legends team has some actual legends in it like Sachin, Yuvraj, Sehwag.

England legends team has KP and the mighty Phil Mustard. :ifti
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Match starting at 7PM Indian Time, will available on colors channels, voot app, jio tv app in India. Overseas viewers can watch live on colors tv youtube channel.
 
England Legends (Playing XI): Phil Mustard(w), Kevin Pietersen(c), Darren Maddy, Chris Schofield, Gavin Hamilton, Kabir Ali, James Tredwell, Chris Tremlett, Ryan Jay Sidebottom, Monty Panesar, Matthew Hoggard


India Legends (Playing XI): Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar(c), Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif, S Badrinath, Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha(w), Irfan Pathan, Manpreet Gony, Pragyan Ojha, Munaf Patel


India Legends have won the toss and have opted to field
 
Amazzing catch by Naman Ojha , Munaf Patel bowling excellent line and length !!
 
Irfan Pathan to Pietersen, out Caught by Naman Ojha!! Pietersen c Naman Ojha b Irfan Pathan 75(37) [4s-6 6s-5]
 
This is the first time I am watching Pathan brothers together after their famous chase against Sri Lanka. :inti
 
Too Much ads on Cineplex.. And a six by Irfan..
 
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Irfan has been the biggest under-achiever in Indian cricket history alongside KL Rahul.
 
England Legend win by 6 runs.. Anyway great effort by Pathan & Gony.. 63 off 27 their partnership is..
 
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Whatever happened to the All-Star Series that took place in the US many years ago? I quite enjoyed that and was hoping for more editions in the succeeding years but it never happened again.
 
I am working from home , I have had some of the games on in the background and I have enjoyed the bits I have seen.
 
Road Safety World Series: All-round India Legends storm into final

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 17 (ANI): Sachin Tendulkar-led India Legends stormed into the finals of the first edition of the Road Safety World Series T20 after beating West Indies Legends by 13 runs at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday evening.It was none other than captain and crowd favourite Tendulkar who led the way with a stylish half-century after Virender Sehwag's entertaining cameo and before Yuvraj Singh 's six-hitting spree.Chasing 219 to win, the Windies were restricted to 206 for 6 in 20 overs by India.Needing 24 in 12 balls, Indian seamers R Vinay Kumar and Irfan Pathan bowled their heart out to help their win which was once going the visitors' way.

Vinay Kumar took two wickets of -- captain Brian Lara (46) and Tino Best at a crucial juncture in the 18th over that brought them back into the game.Earlier, Dwayne Smith (63) and Narsingh Deonarine (59 not out) half-centuries went in vain as Windies were knocked out of the tournament.Earlier put into bat first by West Indies on a batting beauty, the Indian Legends' dominating show with the bat saw them post another 200 plus target in the second successive game.Riding on Tendulkar's half-century and Yuvraj's entertaining 20-ball 49 not out which had six sixes and a four saw India score 218 for three in 20 overs.Other than Tendulkar and Yuraj's crucial knocks, Sehwag (35), Yusuf Pathan (37) and Mohd Kaif (27) contributed with the bat, too.

India were off to a rollicking start with Sehwag taking on the attack from ball one by driving left-arm spinner Suleiman Benn through covers.It was no stopping for Sehwag who was in an attacking mood while Tendulkar took his time.Sehwag didn't spare the bowlers when they pitched in his zone. The duo went on to get a half-century partnership for the opening wicket before Sehwag gave a return catch to seamer Tino Best.Later, Tendulkar continuing from the last game cracked another half-century. He also had a 53-run partnership with Kaif before the latter was dismissed by Ryan Austin.On course for a century, Tendulkar chipped Best's full delivery which went to Kirk Edwards, who came up with a brilliant effort at deep point.

Yuvraj and Yusuf, later, destroyed the Windies attack in the death overs with some big hits.The stylish south-paw slammed six sixes in the last two overs. The 19th oversaw Yuvraj hit leggie Mahendra Nagamootoo for four hits over the rope while the next two came in the last over of Suleiman Benn.Despite those big hits, Yuvraj was stranded at 49 not out. But India were comfortably placed at 218 for 3 in 20 overs.Brief scores: India Legends 218/3 in 20 overs ( Sachin Tendulkar 65, Yuvraj Singh 49*, Yusuf Pathan 37*, Virender Sehwag 35, Mohd Kaif 27; Tino Best 2/25) beat West Indies Legends 206/6 in 20 overs ( Dwayne Smith 63, Narsingh Deonarine 59*, Brian Lara 46; R Vinay Kumar 2/26) by 12 runs.
 
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Sachin Tendulkar-led India Legends made the finals of the Road Safety World Series T20 after beating West Indies Legends by 13 runs at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur on Wednesday evening. It was none other than captain and crowd favourite Tendulkar who led the way with a stylish half-century after Virender Sehwag's entertaining cameo and before Yuvraj Singh's six-hitting spree. Chasing 219 to win, the Windies were restricted to 206 for 6 in 20 overs.

Needing 24 in 12 balls, Indian seamers R Vinay Kumar and Irfan Pathan bowled their heart out to help their win which was once going the visitors' way.

Vinay Kumar took two wickets of captain Brian Lara (46) and Tino Best at a crucial juncture in the 18th over that brought them back into the game.

Dwayne Smith (63) and Narsingh Deonarine's (59 not out) half-centuries went in vain as West Indies Legends were knocked out of the tournament.

Earlier, put into bat first by West Indies on a batting beauty, the Indian Legends' dominating show with the bat saw them post another 200 plus target in the second successive game.

Riding on Tendulkar's half-century and Yuvraj's entertaining 20-ball 49 not out which had six sixes and a four saw India score 218 for three in 20 overs.

Other than Tendulkar and Yuvraj's crucial knocks, Sehwag (35), Yusuf Pathan (37) and Mohd Kaif (27) contributed with the bat, too.

India were off to a rollicking start with Sehwag taking on the attack from ball one by driving left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn through covers.

It was no stopping for Sehwag who was in an attacking mood while Tendulkar took his time.

Sehwag didn't spare the bowlers when they pitched in his zone. The duo went on to get a half-century partnership for the opening wicket before Sehwag gave a return catch to seamer Tino Best.

Later, Tendulkar continuing from the last game cracked another half-century. He also had a 53-run partnership with Kaif before the latter was dismissed by Ryan Austin.

On course for a century, Tendulkar chipped Best's full delivery which went to Kirk Edwards, who came up with a brilliant effort at deep point.

Yuvraj and Yusuf, later, destroyed the West Indies attack in the death overs with some big hits.

The stylish south-paw slammed six sixes in the last two overs. The 19th over saw Yuvraj hit leggie Mahendra Nagamootoo for four hits over the rope while the next two came in the last over of Sulieman Benn.

Despite those big hits, Yuvraj was stranded at 49 not out. But India were comfortably placed at 218 for 3 in 20 overs.

Brief scores: India Legends 218/3 in 20 overs (Sachin Tendulkar 65, Yuvraj Singh 49*, Yusuf Pathan 37*, Virender Sehwag 35, Mohd Kaif 27; Tino Best 2/25) beat West Indies Legends 206/6 in 20 overs (Dwayne Smith 63, Narsingh Deonarine 59*, Brian Lara 46; R Vinay Kumar 2/26) by 12 runs.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/roa...-round-india-legends-storm-into-final-2393133
 
Another Pro Indian example of how cricket can exist without Pakistan lol
 
Is this also being held via a bio secure bubble?
Lots of crowd as well.

Or there is no covid-19 in this tournament?
 
Legends final broadcast thread

Hello, which channel is showing the ‘Legends’ final in the middle east? And which Indian channel?
 
Final (N), Mumbai, Road Safety World Series

Ind Legends vs SL Legends

SL Legends win Toss and elect to field

Teams:
India Legends (Playing XI): Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar(c), Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, S Badrinath, Naman Ojha(w), Irfan Pathan, Manpreet Gony, Vinay Kumar, Pragyan Ojha, Munaf Patel

Sri Lanka Legends (Playing XI): Tillakaratne Dilshan(c), Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga(w), Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Chamara Silva, Kaushalya Weeraratne, Russel Arnold, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Dhammika Prasad, Rangana Herath
 
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India batting first. Yuvi and Yusuf in good form both 50+ still batting. India 162/3 in 18 overs.
 
This is another innovation. tournament happening in a ice stadium in small city of Raipur, full of spectators, unlike Ind- Eng series.

People are fortunate to see Tendulkar, Sehwag, Yuvi, Jayasuriya, Lara, Jonty stores, antoni, Dishan, Kalivitharna playing once again.
 
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Babbar said:
This is another innovation. tournament happening in a ice stadium in small city of Raipur, full of spectators, unlike Ind- Eng series.

People are fortunate to see Tendulkar, Sehwag, Yuvi, Jayasuriya, Lara, Jonty stores, antoni, Dishan, Kalivitharna playing once again.
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Full of spectators? Who is organising it? Is Raipur Corona free now? :inti
 
Jayasuriya can still hit the ball pretty well. This Lankan team looks lot better than their current one. :inti
 
Wow jayasuriya. Some things never change. Jayasuriya hitting the ball pretty well. :inti
 
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Great match! One more trophy for Tendulkar. I hope Legends become a regular event with more countries next time. Professionally managed event with full stadium (don’t ask how), HD telecast, top sponsors and Indian/overseas commentators. Even Tempers rose when final match became tough LOL.


Great event to promote cricket with younger crowd who have probably never seen Lara, Jayasuriy, even Tendulkar, playing in a real match.

The whole tournament with superstars from all around the world was successfully executed in one of the poorest states without any fuss or covid positive case. No scandals, no visas issues.

BCCI might be selfish and evil but it’s brutally professional and knows how to get things done.

Hope others learn from BCCI. By others, I mean Indian hockey/tennis/football/basketball boards.
 
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Babbar said:
Great match! One more trophy for Tendulkar. I hope Legends become a regular event with more countries next time. Professionally managed event with full stadium (don’t ask how), HD telecast, top sponsors and Indian/overseas commentators. Even Tempers rose when final match became tough LOL.


Great event to promote cricket with younger crowd who have probably never seen Lara, Jayasuriy, even Tendulkar, playing in a real match.

The whole tournament with superstars from all around the world was successfully executed in one of the poorest states without any fuss or covid positive case. No scandals, no visas issues.

BCCI might be selfish and evil but it’s brutally professional and knows how to get things done.

Hope others learn from BCCI. By others, I mean Indian hockey/tennis/football/basketball boards.
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Dont think its anything to do with BCCI.. Sachin was behind this tournament..
 
Sachin was the mastermind and proposer but nothing happens in the Indian cricket without BCCI.
 
Babbar said:
Great match! One more trophy for Tendulkar. I hope Legends become a regular event with more countries next time. Professionally managed event with full stadium (don’t ask how), HD telecast, top sponsors and Indian/overseas commentators. Even Tempers rose when final match became tough LOL.


Great event to promote cricket with younger crowd who have probably never seen Lara, Jayasuriy, even Tendulkar, playing in a real match.

The whole tournament with superstars from all around the world was successfully executed in one of the poorest states without any fuss or covid positive case. No scandals, no visas issues.

BCCI might be selfish and evil but it’s brutally professional and knows how to get things done.

Hope others learn from BCCI. By others, I mean Indian hockey/tennis/football/basketball boards.
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And crowds... biggest pluspoint.
Hope we get back to normal asap.
 
Road Safety World Series 2020/21, Final: India Legends vs Sri Lanka Legends – India Legends Win The Crown


Yusuf Pathan and Yuvraj Singh starred as India Legends beat Sri Lanka Legends by 14 runs to clinch the Road Safety World Series title on Sunday in Raipur. Yusuf not only came good with the bat but was also India’s best bowler on display as he picked up two wickets in his four-over spell for 26 runs.

Put in to bat first, India Legends did not get off to a rollicking start like they have been used to in this tournament as Virender Sehwag and Subramanian Badrinath perished early. Yuvraj Singh then joined Sachin Tendulkar and the duo initially took their time and got their eye in before shifting gears.

They stitched 43 runs before Sachin departed for 30 off 23 balls. That is when the momentum of the game shifted when Yusuf Pathan joined a well-set Yuvraj Singh. The two put on an 85-run stand to get India back on track. Yuvraj scored 60 off 41 balls, while Yusuf top-scored with 62* off 36 balls. Yuvraj and Yusuf hit nine sixes between them.

Chasing 182 to win, Sri Lanka Legends got off to a flyer, thanks to Tilakaratne Dilshan and Sanath Jayasuriya. The duo brought up the first fifty in merely 30 balls. But then it was the Pathan brothers who brought India back in the game after Yusuf and Irfan struck in quick successions.

The Pathan brothers picked up four wickets between them while conceding only 55 runs between them in eight overs. That seemed to be the turning point of the game as at one stage the Lankans seemed to be on their way to a win.

Without a doubt, India proved to be the best team throughout the campaign as they lost merely one match against England. It was a well-deserved win for India as Yusuf Pathan was adjudicated the man of the match for his allround performance.

https://www.india.com/sports/india-legends-vs-sri-lanka-legends-road-safety-world-series-2021-final-match-report-yusuf-pathan-yuvraj-singh-shine-as-ind-legends-clinch-rsws-title-4508025/
 
Deewana Mastana said:
KP could have easily played international cricket till 38-40 with his fitness and game.
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I would argue that some of his best years from perspective of having understanding and control of his batting were from 32-33 to 36-37 and unfortunately all of them were wasted in the wastelands of T20 leagues
 
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