Masters Champions League (MCL) T20 2016 will start in another three days time and the cricket fans around the world cannot wait to see their favourite players, who have retired from the game, in action.
MCL 2020 is a similar initiative like Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne's Cricket All Star Series, which took place in the United States of America (USA) in November 2015. The two legends will not be a part of the upcoming T20 extravaganza, but the excitement among fans is on the rise. The only difference between the two tournaments is Cricket All Stars showcased only three matches and MCL 2020 2016 will have 18 matches including the two semifinals and the big final.
Six teams will battle it out against each other for the trophy. The teams -- Gemini Arabians, Libra Legends, Capricorn Commanders, Leo Lions, Virgo Super Kings and Sagittarius Strikers -- will showcase a galaxy of retired international cricket stars.
Sourav Ganguly's Libra Legends will play the opening game against Virender Sehwag's Gemini Arabians on 28 January, Thursday.
Adam Gilchrist, Brian Lara, Jacques Kallis, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Saqlain Muhstaq, Muttiah Muralitharan and many more stars from the world of cricket will be featuring in this tournament for six different teams.
All the 18 matches will be played in two stadiums in United Arab Emirates' Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
The semi finals and the final will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on 13 February.
MS Dhoni was roped in as the brand ambassador of the MCL 2020 to promote the ticket sales for the tournament.
The ticket are already on sale and click on the link below to get your hands on the tickets and witness your favourite cricketers in the UAE: MCL 2020 Tickets
Complete Schedule for Masters Champions League T20 2016:
DAY | DATE | MATCH | TIME | TEAM | TEAM | VENUE |
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THURSDAY | 28-Jan-16 | 1 | 7.30pm | LIBRA LEGENDS |
GEMINI ARABIANS |
Dubai |
Friday | 29-Jan-16 | 2 | 3.00pm | CAPRICORN COMMANDERS |
LEO LIONS |
Dubai |
3 | 7.30pm | VIRGO SUPER KINGS |
SAGITTARIUS STRIKERS |
Dubai | ||
Saturday | 30-Jan-16 | 4 | 3.00pm | GEMINI ARABIANS |
LEO LIONS |
Dubai |
5 | 7.30pm | SAGITTARIUS STRIKERS |
CAPRICORN COMMANDERS |
Dubai | ||
Wednesday | 3-Feb-16 | 6 | 3.00pm | LIBRA LEGENDS |
VIRGO SUPER KINGS |
Sharjah |
7 | 7.30pm | GEMINI ARABIANS |
CAPRICORN COMMANDERS |
Sharjah | ||
Thursday | 4-Feb-16 | 8 | 3.00pm | LIBRA LEGENDS |
SAGITTARIUS STRIKERS |
Sharjah |
9 | 7.30pm | LEO LIONS |
VIRGO SUPER KINGS |
Sharjah | ||
Friday | 5-Feb-16 | 10 | 3.00pm | SAGITTARIUS STRIKERS |
GEMINI ARABIANS |
Sharjah |
11 | 7.30pm | CAPRICORN COMMANDERS |
LIBRA LEGENDS |
Sharjah | ||
Saturday | 6-Feb-16 | 12 | 3.00pm | GEMINI ARABIANS |
VIRGO SUPER KINGS |
Sharjah |
13 | 7.30pm | LEO LIONS |
SAGITTARIUS STRIKERS |
Sharjah | ||
Sunday | 7-Feb-16 | 14 | 3.00pm | VIRGO SUPER KINGS |
CAPRICORN COMMANDERS |
Sharjah |
15 | 7.30pm | LIBRA LEGENDS |
LEO LIONS |
Sharjah | ||
Thursday | 11-Feb-16 | 16 | 7.30pm | SEMI FINALS 1 | Dubai | |
Friday | 12-Feb-16 | 17 | 7.30pm | SEMI FINALS 2 | Dubai | |
Saturday | 13-Feb-16 | 18 | 7.30pm | FINAL | Dubai |