Former South African batting star Herschelle Gibbs, former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera are among the star studded players announced by Red Carpet Delhi Team for the upcoming first edition of the Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL).
Abhimanyu Mithun and former West Indies cricketer Ashley Nurse add to the experience of the updated squad which will feature in the IVPL, scheduled to take place from February 23 to March 3, 2024, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.
Red Carpet Delhi team owners Devesh Tyagi and Manjul Arora in a unison said, “We are delighted to have Herschelle Gibbs and other veterans in our squad. Surely with Gibbs as the captain of the squad, we are really looking forward to having some big scores in the tournament.
Organized by the Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI) and managed by 100 Sports, the IVPL is bringing together veterans such as Sehwag, Munaf Patel, Suresh Raina, Rajat Bhatia, Chris Gayle, Praveen Kumar, Yusuf Pathan, Gibbs, and many more.
The participating teams include VVIP Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan Legends, Red Carpet Delhi, Chhattisgarh Warriors, Telangana Tigers, and Mumbai Champions. Each team is a powerhouse of talent, as cricketing legends and regional stars come together to relive their passion for the game. Each team will have four to five iconic players from across the World.
