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Follow UsBatting maestro Sachin Tendulkar is all set to to join USA Cricket's National Cricket League (NCL) - a 10-over tournament - ownership group, which is expected to be a massive boost for the sport in the country.
"Cricket has been my life's greatest journey, and I am pleased to join the National Cricket League at such an exciting time for the sport in the US," Tendulkar said.
"The NCL's vision to create a platform for world-class cricket while inspiring a new generation of fans to resonate with me. I look forward to being part of this new initiative and witnessing the growth of cricket in the US first-hand."
Sunil Gavaskar, Zaheer Abbas, Wasim Akram, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sir Vivian Richards, Venkatesh Prasad, Sanath Jayasuriya, Moin Khan, and Blair Franklin are the coaches or mentors who have been entrusted with the responsibility of grooming the next generation of cricketers.
The tournament also features world-class players like Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina, Dinesh Karthik, Shakib Al Hasan, Robin Uthappa, Tabraiz Shamsi, Chris Lynn, Angelo Mathews, Colin Munro, Sam Billings, Mohammad Nabi, and Johnson Charles.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome Sachin Tendulkar to the National Cricket League family," said Arun Agarwal, chairman of the NCL.
"His [Tendulkar] influence in cricket is comparable to what Pele does in soccer or Babe Ruth in baseball. Sachin's commitment to the game, along with his global appeal, will be key as we introduce cricket to new audiences in America. His involvement highlights the NCL's goal to inspire future generations and establish cricket as a major sport in the US."
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