Shah Rukh Khan to buy new cricket team?

Agencies: When Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt and Sohail Khan were offered to come on board as the owners of three cricket teams in a new league featuring retired cricket players, the three immediately put on their game face.

The league brings back six former cricketing icons to captain the six participating teams, which have been named after the zodiac signs. Wasim Akram, former Pakistani left arm fast bowler and West Indian player Brian Lara, who holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test innings, scoring 400 not out against England in 2004, were the first players to come on board. Following suit was, former Australian captain, Adam Gilchrist, known for being an attacking left-handed batsman and record-break ing wicket-keeper. Two Sri Lankan players, known for their long time friendship and association, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara will head two teams and the latest entrant to the league is, Virender Sehwag, India’s right handed opening batsman, who announced his retirement, a few days ago.

“The series follows 18 matches beginning on January 26 and will be played in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. One team is owned by Dhoni’s business partner, Arun Pandey,” Sam Khan, Chief Executive Director of the league told Mirror.

“We’ve been working on the project since three years and met Sanjay Dutt last month with the offer. He was excited to come on board. His wife, Manyata will be the co-owner of his team.Shah Rukh Khan and Sohail Khan are also finalising the terms of purchasing a team each,” Sam pointed out. The league will feature 260 retired players, including former Pakistani fast-bowler, Shoaib Akhtar and Australian cricketer-turned commentator-Brett Lee.