Legends League Cricket has announced its tie-up with Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG) as the third franchise owner ahead of the second season of Legends League Cricket.
MEMG is an industry leader in education, healthcare and health insurance. The group has also diversified and established business models to serve the needs of its customers in education, healthcare, health insurance, research and foundation. This includes building world-class hospitals, fostering preventive healthcare processes, and nurturing the best medical faculties through education institutions.
Speaking about the acquisition, Dr. Ranjan Pai, Chairman of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), commented:
“We are extremely excited on this partnership with Legends Cricket League. This association with a sport that’s loved by every Indian will enable us to reach out and positively impact the lives of fellow Indians to realise their dreams through World-class education and Health care services besides ensuring financial protection of Hospitalisation through Health Insurance.
“Cricket connects with every age group in India and plays an indispensable role in the lives of people. It is not a mere sport but a religion that binds people together. We look forward to great seasons ahead and hope to make an impact on this ground as well.“
Vivek Khushalani, Founder & Chairman, Legends League Cricket, added:
“We are happy to onboard Manipal Group as our third franchise. Cricket in our country binds everyone. Associating with the cricketing legends will help the brand even more. We are looking forward to a great association with them.“
The upcoming edition of Legends League Cricket is set to have a four-team franchise model. Recently, Legends League Cricket announced that the upcoming season would be dedicated to the 75th-year celebration of Indian independence. It is being held in India from September 16, 2022, onwards. Adani Group and GMR Group have already acquired franchises in the league. Both groups are associated with and are active in various sporting events happening across the globe.
Legends League Cricket will start in Kolkata, at Eden Gardens, followed by Lucknow, New Delhi, Cuttack and Jodhpur. The venues for play-offs and finals are yet to be decided.
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