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2016 “Oxigen Masters Champions League” or “Oxigen MCL” in United Arab Emirates(UAE)January 28 to February 13,2016

 



The 2016 Masters Champions League will be the first edition which will also known as “Oxigen Masters Champions League” or “Oxigen MCL” due to sponsorship reasons.

Tournament has been scheduled to play between 28 January and 13 February in United Arab Emirates.

Six franchise based teams will be participating in the competition.

Venues

Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium to host all matches of first Masters Champions League Twenty20. Approximately 25,000 and 27,000 cricket fans can enjoy live cricket matches from Dubai and Sharjah stadiums respectively.

Teams

There are six teams participating in the Oxigen MCL 2016 as the tournament organizers announced 6 teams for the first edition.
The playing 6 teams in event are -
  • Capricorn Commanders
  • Gemini Arabians
  • Libra Legends
  • Leo Lions
  • Sagittarius Strikers
  • Virgo Super Kings

Bollywood actor Sohail Khan is the owner of Capricorn Commanders franchise in MCL

Paul Collingwood was appointed team’s captain.

Former English captain Michael Vaughan was announced head coach and director of Capricorn Commanders.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Adbul Razzaq and Ex-England captain Michael Vaughan are the icon players in Capricorn Commanders

Capricorn Commanders Squad 2016

Capricorn Commanders

Player Country Role
Upul Chandana Sri Lanka Batsman
Ashwell Prince South Africa Batsman
Chamara Silva Sri Lanka All-Rounder
Andrew Symonds Australia All-Rounder
Ryan McLaren South Africa All-Rounder
Ben Laughlin Australia Bowler
Jeetan Patel New Zealand Bowler
Michael Vaughan England Batsman
Geraint Jones England Batsman
Saleem Elahi Pakistan Batsman
Abdul Razzaq Pakistan All-Rounder
Rikki Clarke England All-Rounder
Sunil Joshi India Bowler
Rizwan Cheema Canada Batsman
Rory Kleinveldt South Africa Bowler
Paul Collingwood (Captain) England Batsman


Nalin Khaitan is the owner and CEO of Gemini Arabians

Virender Sehwag was appointed captain and director of team

Andrew Shedlock is the assistant coach of Arabians

Gemini Arabians Squad 2016

Gemini Arabians.

Player Country Role
Virender Sehwag (Captain) India Batsman
Shivnarine Chanderpaul West Indies Batsman
Saqlain Mushtaq Pakistan Bowler
Saqib Ali UAE Batsman
Richard Levi South Africa Batsman
Rana Naved Ul-Hasan Pakistan Bowler
Paul Harris South Africa Bowler
Muttiah Muralitharan Sri Lanka Bowler
Kyle Mills New Zealand Bowler
Kumar Sangakkara Sri Lanka Batsman
Justin Kemp South Africa All-rounder
Jacques Rudolph South Africa Batsman
Graham Onions England Bowler
Brad Hodge Australia Batsman
Ashish Bagai Canada Batsman



 Pooja Jhunjhunwala of Popcorn Sports and Entertainment Limited is the owners of Libra Legends franchise.

Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly is appointed the captain of team.

Libra Legends Squad 2016

Libra Legends

Players Country Role
Taufeeq Umar Pakistan Batsman
Sourav Ganguly (Captain) India Batsman
Shaun Tait Australia Bowler
Sean Ervine Zimbabwe Batsman
Ryan Ten Doeschate Netherlands Batsman
Ryan Sidebottom England Bowler
Michael Lumb England Batsman
Nicky Boje South Africa All-rounder
Ian Butler New Zealand Bowler
Marcus North Australia Batsman
Jacques Kallis South Africa All-rounder
Graeme Swann England Bowler
Chris Read England Batsman
Brad Hogg Australia Bowler
Ajay Ratra India Wicket-keeper


Leo Lions Squad 2016

Leo Lions Logo

Player Country Role
Brian Lara (Captain) West Indies Batsman
Fidel Edwards West Indies Bowler
Robin Peterson South Africa Bowler
Brendan Taylor Zimbabwe Batsman
James Franklin New Zealand Bowler
Heath Streak Zimbabwe Bowler
Scott Styris New Zealand All-rounder
Johan Botha South Africa Bowler
Herschelle Gibbs South Africa Batsman
Ramesh Powar India Bowler
Darren Gough England Bowler
Hamish Marshall New Zealand Batsman
Kyle Jarvis Zimbabwe Bowler
Simon Jones England Bowler
Neil Carter Scotland All-rounder
Mohammad Tauqir Pakistan Batsman


Orange Limited founder Ashfaq Sheikh own the franchise of Team Sagittarius in MCL.

 Shiv Naresh is the official sportswear sponsor of Sagittarius Strikers.

Australia’s Adam Gilchrist was appointed Strikers captain for 2016 championship. He was also announced as the team directer.

Sagittarius Strikers Squad 2016

Sagittarius Strikers Official Logo.

Player Country Role
Adam Gilchrist (Captain) Australia Wicket-keeper
Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka Batsman
Daniel Vettori New Zealand Bowler
Michael Carberry England All-rounder
Tino Best West Indies Bowler
Jonathan Trott England Batsman
Yasir Hameed Pakistan Batsman
Mushtaq Ahmed Pakistan Bowler
Shane Bond New Zealand Bowler
Krishmar Santokie West Indies Bowler
Alviro Petersen South Africa Batsman
Phil Mustard England Wicket-keeper
Khurram Khan United Aram Emirates Batsman
Gavin Hamilton Scotland All-rounder
Nathan Hauritz Australia Bowler



 Rhiti Sports Management Private Limited owns the Virgo Super Kings franchise in MCL.

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith will be leading Virgo in the first edition of MCL

Virgo Super Kings Squad 2016

Virgo Super Kings.

Player Country Role
Brett Lee Australia Bowler
Owais Shah England All-Rounder
Jacob Oram New Zealand All-Rounder
Neil McKenzie South Africa Batsman
Murali Kartik India Bowler
Graeme Smith (Captain) South Africa Batsman
Azhar Mahmood Pakistan Bowler
Jonty Rhodes South Africa Batsman
Dirk Nannes Australia Bowler
Malinga Bandara Sri Lanka Bowler
John Mooney Ireland All-Rounder
Mohammad Yousuf Pakistan Batsman
James Foster England Batsman
Humayun Farhat Pakistan Batsman
Hasan Raza Pakistan Batsman
Gareth Batty England Bowler



Fixtures
Date Time Match Fixture Venue
28 January 19:30 Match 1 Libra Legends vs Gemini Arabians Dubai
29 January 15:00 Match 2 Capricorn Commanders vs Leo Lions Dubai
19:30 Match 3 Virgo Super Kings vs Sagittarius Strikers Dubai
30 January 15:00 Match 4 Gemini Arabians vs Leo Lions Dubai
19:30 Match 5 Sagittarius Strikers vs Capricorn Commanders Dubai
3 February 15:00 Match 6 Libra Legends vs Virgo Super Kings Sharjah
19:30 Match 7 Gemini Arabians vs Capricorn Commanders Sharjah
4 February 15:00 Match 8 Libra Legends vs Sagittarius Strikers Sharjah
19:30 Match 9 Leo Lions vs Virgo Super Kings Sharjah
5 February 15:00 Match 10 Sagittarius Strikers vs Gemini Arabians Sharjah
19:30 Match 11 Capricorn Commanders vs Libra Legends Sharjah
6 February 15:00 Match 12 Gemini Arabians vs Virgo Super Kings Sharjah
19:30 Match 13 Leo Lions vs Sagittarius Strikers Sharjah
7 February 15:00 Match 14 Virgo Super Kings vs Capricorn Commanders Sharjah
19:30 Match 15 Libra Legends vs Leo Lions Sharjah

Knockout Stage

11 February 19:30 Match 16 Semi-Final 1st vs 4th Dubai
12 February 19:30 Match 17 Semi-Final 3rd vs 2nd Dubai
13 February 19:30 Match 18 Final Dubai

TV Channels

Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD will be telecasting live matches of Masters Champions League 2016 on TV in Indian sub-continent. TEN Sports to broadcast the matches in Middle East whereas PTV & Geo Super will bring live coverage of tournament in Pakistan

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