‘Yeh tho IPL se bhi behthar tournament hai ‘ – Fans react as RSWS 2023 set to be played in England as per reports
The Road Safety World Series will be held in England in 2023 in September according to reports. The first two seasons were held in India. The India Legends were the victors in the last two seasons against Sri Lanka Legends both times. In what will be a first a team from Pakistan will also be a part of the tournament. ESPNcrinfo reported that approval has been obtained by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to host the tournament there.
The league has been in force since March 2020. The dates for the third edition are still being zeroed according to reports, it could be played in September for a three-week duration. The first season was a huge hit as stadiums in Mumbai were packed to the rafters to watch a galaxy of former stars in action. Nine teams will take the field for the upcoming edition as compared to eight that played in 2022. The Indian crowds were thrilled to see the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Munaf Patel and Manpreet Gony play in the first season of India Legends.
The India Legends have been led by Sachin Tendulkar for the last two seasons
In the second season, Stuart Binny and Suresh Raina joined the lineup and added more batting firepower to the side. Sri Lanka Legends have also been a consistent team as they have also made it to two finals in two tournaments. The first season was partly played in Mumbai. Then due to the pandemic, it was shifted to Raipur. In the second season, the games happened in Raipur and Dehradun. The tournament has been a huge hit amongst the fans as they will get another chance to see their heroes on the big screen.
If the tournament is played in England, then the conditions will be very different which will challenge all the players. The pitches will be different in comparison to the flat tracks in a. If a Pakistan side comes in then it will add more flavour to the tournament and give an added dimension to the India-Pakistan rivalry.
Let us take a look at the reactions on Twitter:
Yusuf Pathan is getting ready to smash 150+ bowlers after smashing aamir
— laskar ubaidullah (@laskarubai43322) August 5, 2023
Pakistan vs India loading ❤️🔥
— Zordaar Muthmaare (@Insane_god_27) August 5, 2023
Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan should play for England Legends
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) August 5, 2023
Sachin statpadding on roads even after retirement 🔥
— Sai Krishna💫 (@SaiKingkohli) August 5, 2023
Pakistan to play in Road Safety World Series this year in September which will be held in England.
Be ready for one more IND vs PAK 🤩😍.#PAKvsIND #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/pmtbUpvksG— hamad ul hassan💜 (@MyselfHamad) August 5, 2023
Shoaib akhtar will feel safe as MS Dhoni isn't playing 😂
— AKS🇮🇳 (@aishwarysinha03) August 5, 2023
Breaking: Pakistan to feature in Road Safety World Series for the first time ever, as per ESPNcricinfo.
The league has been played in India so far but the coming season will be held in England. It is expected to be played in September this year with nine teams 🇮🇳🇵🇰🔥 pic.twitter.com/U0snSgUJWL
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 5, 2023
It should be held after Asia cup and before world cup for good viewership…
— Askmeanything (@Stufflistingsf1) August 5, 2023