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St. Moritz Ice Cricket Tournament will be held on February 8 and 9, 2018. The two-day tournament will see veterans of Cricket coming together after a long hiatus. The tournament will see two sides – Royals and Badrutt Palace Diamonds – battle it out on an ice-field. Cricket finds a new playfield, this time the snow-clad mountains will not be in the background, but the match itself will be played in the ice-clad turf and with snow all around. The Live telecast of the Ice Cricket Tournament will begin from 03.30 pm and will be available on Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD. St. Moritz Ice Cricket Tournament 2018: Live Streaming, Schedule, Venue, Time, Teams, Players Details – All You Need To Know.
With this tournament, celebrated players from around the globe are going to kick-in many nostalgic memories of yesteryears. Cricketers from all over the world – Graeme Smith, Shahid Afridi, Mahela Jayawardene, are among the many players who will step out on the playing field after a long time. We, at Latestly, bring to you a list of Cricketing legends who’ll take the field in the first-of-its-kind Ice Cricket tournament.
1. Jacques Kallis (South Africa)
One of the greatest all-rounders of all times, Jacques Kallis has been a mainstay in the South African team for over a decade. Known for his impeccable batting and economical bowling. To watch Kallis back in action after a long time would be a treat to eyes. Kallis will play for the Royals’ team.
2. Virender Sehwag (India)
Known to destroy best bowling attacks around the world, Virender Sehwag’s wicket was a prized possession for the opposition team. Sehwag’s risk-taking ability and his explosive batting style was revered by rivals too. It will be enchanting to see how he takes the opposition to cleaners on an ice-field at St. Moritz Village. Skipper Sehwag will also be a wicket-keeper for his Badrutt Palace Diamonds’ team.
3. Daniel Vettori (New Zealand)
A spinner with a quirky action, Daniel Vettori has been one the best spinners to have played the game. His stats and figures may not reflect his real contribution to New Zealand cricket, but as a Kiwi cricket fan, the match wasn’t lost until Vettori was battling out in the middle. Vettori will play for Royals’ team.
4. Zaheer Khan (India)
One of the best fast-bowlers India has ever produced, Zaheer Khan has helped India win matches from a very young age. His experience and his contributions in mentoring young Indian bowlers are exemplary. Zaheer has always been his captain’s go-to bowler and had a knack for delivering in crunch situations. Zaheer will play for Badrutt Palace Diamonds’ team.
5. Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan)
The fastest bowler in Cricket history, Shoaib Akhtar has sent-down fiery spells throughout his career. His intense rivalry with Sehwag and Sachin was loved worldwide. It would be a delight to see ‘Rawalpindi Express’ spew fire in the St. Ice Cricket Tournament. Akhtar is a part of Royals’ team.
6. Michael Hussey (Australia)
Consistent batting performances and brilliant form, Michael Hussey was nicknamed ‘Mr. Cricket’ early in his career. His solidarity in the middle-order and ability to finish matches helped Australia snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Micheal Hussey always reminded cricket fans of yesteryears of Michael Bevan. Hussey will play for Badrutt Palace Diamonds.
7. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka’s most devastating bowler, Lasith Malinga had the ability to take wickets at his will. His toe-crushing Yorkers were captivating for any cricket fan. Malinga’s sling bowling action and his frequent hair-style change made him popular around the world. It will be chilling to see Malinga bowl Yorkers at cricket’s new abode – ICEFIELD! Malinga will be a part of Badrutt Palace Diamonds’ team.
The Ice Cricket T20 tournament will see a lot of retired International players join forces to play T20 matches. There are a lot of entertaining and glamourous events after the T20 match too. It will be interesting to see how the Legends of the Game fare now! The two-day Ice Cricket Tournament at St. Moritz will bring back a lot of memories for a cricket fan. Stay tuned with us for all the updates about the 2018 Ice Cricket Tournament at St. Moritz, Switzerland here.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 08, 2018 05:26 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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