The legendary Sachin Tendulkar is set to play in the National Cricket League’s new T10 tournament in the United States.

This league is designed for retired stars, and Tendulkar’s involvement has brought a wave of excitement. His participation is expected to raise the league’s profile, according to former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram.

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Sachin Tendulkar joins the T10 cricket league

Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers in history, is the latest player to join the National Cricket League’s T10 tournament. This tournament features former players from across the world, including Suresh Raina, Shahid Afridi, Dinesh Karthik, and others.

The league kicked off on October 4, with six teams competing: Texas Gladiators CC, Dallas Lonestars CC, New York Lions CC, Los Angeles Waves CC, Atlanta Kings CC, and Chicago CC.

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What did Wasim Akram say about Sachin Tendulkar’s inclusion in the T10 league?

Wasim Akram welcomed Sachin Tendulkar to the league, highlighting the importance of his presence. He believes Tendulkar’s involvement will add credibility and recognition to the new league. Akram also mentioned his excitement at meeting Tendulkar, a player he competed with many times on the field.

“There will be a lot of benefits from Tendulkar joining the league. Sachin has been the greatest player in world cricket. Him joining this league will give recognition to such a tournament. Sachin’s arrival will give credibility to this league. I am friends with Sachin, I am also very excited to meet him. We have had a lot of competition on the field which the fans have liked a lot,” said Wasim Akram.

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Along with retired players on the field, the tournament has several legendary cricketers working behind the scenes as mentors and coaches.

These include Sunil Gavaskar, Wasim Akram, Zaheer Abbas, Sir Vivian Richards, and more. Their experience will guide the teams as they compete for the title in this exciting new format.

Sachin Tendulkar’s participation in the National Cricket League’s T10 tournament acts as step in promoting cricket in the USA. With other stars joining him, this league promises to bring excitement and attention to the sport.