The Legends League Cricket 2024 auction was a spectacle of cricketing grandeur, drawing in fans from around the world. With legends like Dinesh Karthik, Shikhar Dhawan, and Chris Gayle on the block, the anticipation was palpable. However, amidst the excitement, there was an unexpected twist: a number of notable players went unsold. This left fans scratching their heads and wondering why some of the most iconic names in cricket were overlooked.

The star-studded affair with a surprising twist

The list of unsold players was a revelation, featuring several well-known names who were expected to be hot property.

Some of the most surprising omissions included:

• Hashim Amla: The former South African captain, known for his elegant batting, was one of the biggest surprises on the unsold list.
• Aaron Finch: The former Australian captain, who had a successful stint as a T20 captain, also failed to find a buyer.
• Justin Kemp: The South African all-rounder, who played a crucial role in the Proteas’ success in the early 2000s, was another unexpected omission.

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Here is the complete list of unsold players

Here’s a comprehensive list of all the players who remained unsold in the Legends League Cricket 2024 auction:

1. Tim Bresnan
2. Vusi Sibanda
3. Chetan Suryavanshi
4. Majid Haq
5. Alok Kapali
6. Shaun Marsh
7. Mohammad Ashraful
8. Matt Prior
9. Tamim Iqbal
10. Mitchell McClenaghan
11. Farhan Behardien
12. Praveen Kumar
13. Prosper Utseya
14. Nicky Boje
15. Tim Murtagh
16. Kyle Coetzer
17. Ben Cutting
18. Wavell Hinds
19. Shahriar Nafees
20. Denesh Ramdin
21. Upul Tharanga
22. Hashim Amla
23. James Franklin
24. Thilan Thushara
25. Tim Paine
26. William Porterfield
27. Cameron White
28. Aaron Finch
29. Justin Kemp
30. Tom Cooper
31. Ed Joyce
32. Lahiru Thirimanne
33. Graeme Swann
34. Jesse Ryder
35. Brett Lee
36. Ashan Priyanjan
37. RP Singh
38. Kabir Ali
39. Karim Sadiq
40. Michael Klinger
41. Tillakaratne Dilshan
42. Chamara Kapugedera
43. Martin Guptill
44. Calum MacLeod

A thrilling season on the cards

While the auction may have had its share of surprises, the Legends League Cricket 2024 is still set to be a thrilling spectacle.

With the teams now finalized, fans can look forward to a season filled with high-octane cricket. The league will kick off on September 20 and will feature 25 matches across 6 teams. The grand finale is scheduled for October 16 and will be played at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.

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