The first game of the second season of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) will be played at Kolkata's historic Eden Gardens on September 16. India will be celebrating 75 years of independence with a match between the India Maharajas and the World Giants.

"This is a proud moment for us that we are celebrating 75th year of our independence. As a proud Indian, it gives me immense satisfaction to share that we have decided to dedicate this year league to the 75th year of Independence celebration," said Ravi Shastri, Commissioner, LLC, said in a release.

Sourav Ganguly, a former Indian captain and the current president of the BCCI, will lead the Indian Maharajas, while England's 2019 World Cup-winning captain, Eoin Morgan, will lead the World Giants.

After the special match on September 16, the second season of the LLC will begin with four clubs competing in a franchise system beginning on September 17. This season will consist of a total of 15 games, contested over the course of 22 days.

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Legends League Cricket's second edition to kick-off with special match at Eden Gardens

"This is a proud moment for us that we are celebrating 75th year of our independence. As a proud Indian, it gives me immense satisfaction to share that we have decided to dedicate this year league to the 75th year of Independence celebration," said Ravi Shastri, Commissioner, LLC, said in a release.

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