MCL 2016: Adam Gilchrist appointed as captain of Sagittarius Strikers

Masters Champions League (MCL) inaugural edition will take place at Dubai and Sharjah from January 28, which consists of 18 matches

Living legend Adam Gilchrist has been appointed as the captain of Sagittarius Strikers in Dubai’s Masters Champions League (MCL). The former Australian batsman is known for his explosive performances and memories of his records are still remembered in the history of cricket. Popularly known as Gilly, is still a favorite of many cricketers and is fondly remembered by his international fans. Considering he has played in all kinds of pitches, he will be the perfect brand ambassador for the game. With a strike rate of 140 plus, he remains one of the most celebrated batsman in Twenty20 (T20) history. ALSO READ: MCL 2016: Sony Pictures Networks India acquires live broadcast rights for Indian

He has played for Indian Premier League (IPL)  as well as captained for Deccan Chargers, where his team won the IPL in 2009. He was juggling between teams until 2012 where he moved to Kings XI Punjab at a later stage, which was his last season. Sagittarius Strikers is lead by leading businessmen of UAE, Ashfaq Shaikh and Misbah Ahmad who are into retail, real estate and restaurants. They have passion for cricket and are sports lovers. Sagittarius Strikers also has legend players like Mahela Jayawardene, Daniel Vettori, Shane Bond, Jonathan Trott and includes freshers as well like Tino Best, Krishmar Santokie, Nathan Hauritz, Michael Carberry, Alviro Peterson, Yasir Hameed, Gavin Hamilton, Phil Mustard and Khurram Khan. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni opens ticket sales for inaugural MCL

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), (formerly Multi Screen Media Private Ltd),has bagged the exclusive rights to the first edition of the Masters Champions League (MCL), a T20 cricket league which will begin on 28 January 2016. Further expanding its bouquet of international sporting events, Sony SIX, India’s premier sports entertainment channel, will telecast all the 18 matches of the inaugural edition of the tournament live and exclusive from Dubai and Sharjah to across the Indian sub-continent. The MCL has also secured, MS Dhoni, the current captain of the Indian national cricket team as the brand ambassador.