Legends League Cricket today onboarded LNJ Bhilwara Group as the fourth franchise of the league for this season. From textiles and fashion to EV batteries, this company is making the grand transition into Sports Business with this investment Adani Group, GMR Group and Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG) have already acquired franchises in the Legends League Cricket recently.
Vivek Khushalani, Founder & Chairman, Legends League Cricket quotes that “We welcome Mr Riju Jhunjhunwala of LNJ Bhilwara group to be part of the Legends League Cricket. When we went to him with this idea, his enthusiasm was such that we knew that he is going to be part of our team. We are glad that he finally decided and I thank him once again for all the support.”
The $ 1.2 billion LNJ Bhilwara Group, a household name in Rajasthan known for its apparel and garments, recently diversified into EV Batteries.
Mr. Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman of LNJ Bhilwara Group said “No sport can ever claim the love and popularity cricket has in our country. I am proud to be part of Legend’s clan which has religion like fan following. In my career, I have watched so many cricketers but this is a different feeling all together to be part of the game. I am really looking forward to this season and many more of them.”
The League which is being played in India for the first time is dedicated to the 75th year celebration of Indian Independence and is being held in India from September 16 onwards.
The upcoming edition of the League will have 4 teams playing from 16th September to 8th October 2022 in six cities. The League will be played at the Eden Gardens at Kolkata followed by Lucknow, New Delhi, Cuttack & Jodhpur.
