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:

Tim Bresnan
Vusi Sibanda
Chetan Suryavanshi
Majid Haq
Alok Kapali
Shaun Marsh
Mohammad Ashraful
Matt Prior
Tamim Iqbal
Mitchell McClenaghan
Farhan Behardien
Praveen Kumar
Prosper Utseya
Nicky Boje
Tim Murtagh
Kyle Coetzer
Ben Cutting
Wavell Hinds
Shahriar Nafees
Denesh Ramdin
Upul Tharanga
Hashim Amla
James Franklin
Thilan Thushara
Tim Paine
William Porterfield
Cameron White
Aaron Finch
Justin Kemp
Tom Cooper
Ed Joyce
Lahiru Thirimanne
Graeme Swann
Jesse Ryder
Brett Lee
Ashan Priyanjan
RP Singh
Kabir Ali
Karim Sadiq
Michael Klinger
Tillakaratne Dilshan
Chamara Kapugedera
Martin Guptill
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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