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Cricket All-Stars Series: Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne Reunite with Picked Teams for Historic Three-Match Series

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In a thrilling moment of sports drama, cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne unveiled their teams for the inaugural "Cricket All-Stars" series. The teams, "Sachin's Blasters" and "Warne's Warriors," were announced via a live draw at a New York City hotel. This star-studded event brings together legendary cricketers in a T20 format, a shortened and energetic version of the game, to be played at Major League Baseball Stadiums in the United States. The series will take place from November 7 to 14, with the first match at Citi Field in New York City, followed by games at Minute Maid Park in Houston and Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cricket All-Stars series will feature "Sachin's Blasters" and "Warne's Warriors" in a three-match T20 series, with the first match at Citi Field in New York City on November 7.
  • The teams, captained by Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne, consist of some of the world's top cricket players, including Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman, and Brian Lara.
  • The series will be sponsored by major brands such as Citi, State Farm, MasterCard, and Oxigen, with additional sponsors including Lycamobile, Etihad, and Uber.
  • The games will take around three hours to complete, offering a unique and exciting experience for fans.
  • Cricketers will be playing in front of new and existing fans at Major League Baseball Stadiums in the United States.

Statistics:

  • The series will consist of three T20 matches, with the first game at Citi Field in New York City on November 7.
  • The team captains are Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne.
  • A total of 21 cricketers have been selected for the series, with 12 players on each team.
  • The series is sponsored by multiple brands, with Citi, State Farm, MasterCard, and Oxigen being major sponsors.
  • The games will be played at three MLB stadiums: Citi Field, Minute Maid Park, and Dodger Stadium.

Sources:

  • Press release: "Global Cricket Icons Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne Pick Their Teams for Historic Three-Match Series at Major League Baseball Stadiums" published on November 5, 2015.
  • Quote by Sachin Tendulkar: "We are all good friends off the pitch, but we are also fiercely competitive."
  • Quote by Shane Warne: "These are some of the greatest players in recent cricket history. You can't go wrong with any of these guys on your team."
  • Cricket All-Stars official website: @Sachin_rt and @ShaneWarne

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