Zaheer leads Indian cricketers in the T10 league

Dubai: In the second edition of the T10 League, a major "first" will bring together a good number of Indian cricketers for the different teams. Last year, there was only one Indian cricketer in the first Indian game of Virender Sehwag in the league.

One of the eight registered cricketers is former Indian player Zaheer Khan, Praveen Kumar, RP Singh and Reetinder Sodhi and drummer Subramaniam Badrinath.

Addressing Gulf News Shaji Ul Mulk, president of the T10 League, said: "From a single player in the first edition, more than eight players from cricket the second edition. This will give a boost to the event and we expect to see a lot of spectators see them during its 12 days. "

" We are expecting some more Indian cricketers, especially those who have not yet done so. played for India but played in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Cricket Control Council of India (BCCI) has so far not allowed a cricket player to play in leagues abroad. Last year, Sehwag set the trend and we are pleased that more Indian cricketers are willing to play in this league, reflecting the growing popularity of this format, "added Shaji.

The star attraction will be Zaheer, who has won 311 wickets. in test cricket, he represented 282 wickets in One Day Internationals and 17 T20 wickets in the 14 years he has represented. Praveen, an excellent stitch bowler, was part of the Indian rhythm drums in the early 2000s with Zaheer and Ashish Nehra. He perfectly masters the wickets on useless counters. Sodhi had participated in 18 One Day Internationals and Badrinath at two trials and seven ODIs.

The number of viewers of this event should also increase due to the presence of Indian cricketers and the live broadcast of Sony. ESPN and Sony ESPN HD in India

Colonel Arvinder Singh, former CEO of Kings XI Punjab and Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League, is now the chief operating officer of the T10 League and states: "The Indian cricket signing because the league will inspire others to join the T10 League and will help popularize cricket format 10 years and older in India and the rest of the world. "