Pallekele, March 12: Veteran cricketer Harbhajan Singh champions the Legends Cricket Trophy’s 90 ball format, saying it’s better compared to T10 as it allow more gameplay.
Renowned for his insightful perspectives, Singh’s endorsement of LCT 90 underscores its appeal and potential. In a recent interview, Harbhajan hailed the LCT 90 format for offering a balanced cricketing experience, allowing players to showcase their talents.
“The LCT 90 format adds a new dimension to the game,” remarked Singh. “It strikes a fine balance between length and skill, allowing players to showcase their talents across various aspects of the sport.”
Sharing his experience of the league, Harbhajan highlighted its significance for retired players and how it provides a platform for yesteryear stars to continue playing in a competitive environment.
“Leagues have started happening with retired players for the past two to three years,” he said. “It provides opportunities for retired players to continue playing in a competitive environment, whether they’re colleagues from abroad or the national team.”
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Harbhajan also described the unique features of the 90-ball format, adding that how the format makes it favourable for the retired players to perform at their best.
“It’s different from other formats, with four power plays and the option for the batsman to choose their powerplay between 10 to 15. Additionally, the best bowler can bowl four overs, making it favorable for retired players,” he explained.
Reflecting on his initial reaction to the 90-ball format, Singh noted the simplicity of the options available. “Whenever a new format is introduced, it takes time to adapt. However, as a batsman, having the choice of powerplay against strong bowlers is advantageous,” he remarked.
Singh also praised the format for allowing longer gameplay compared to T10 cricket. “In T10, there’s limited time for play, but in the LCT 90 format, longer play is possible. This works to our advantage, especially when we have strong bowlers like Malinga,” he added.
Unlike the rapid pace of T10 cricket, LCT 90 encourages a strategic approach, fostering intense battles between bat and ball. Singh highlighted the format’s capacity to challenge players, elevating the quality of competition and spectator engagement.
As Legends League Trophy Season 2 unfolds, Harbhajan Singh’s support for the LCT 90 ball format is expected to spark discussions within the cricketing community. With his esteemed reputation in the sport, Singh’s advocacy validates LCT 90’s potential to redefine limited-overs cricket.
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