The Landmark Group, a top retail company, and Dubai-based Crayons Communications have revealed the names of the eight cricket legends who will join Dubai Super Sixes 2010, the first six-a-side corporate cricket event.

The “Landmark Group Team of Legends”, as the eight cricket stars are called, comprises of Wasim Akram and Moin Khan (Pakistan), Rohan Gavaskar, Venkatesh Prasad and Vinod Kambli (India), Lance Klusener (South Africa) and Aravinda De Silva and Roshan Mahanama (Sri Lanka).

Held under the auspices of the Dubai Cricket Council, the tournament takes place at the world-class Dubai International Cricket Stadium, from October 1to 15. The brand ambassador for the inaugural Dubai Super Sixes 2010 tournament is former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Wasim Akram.

“We are delighted to present the ‘Landmark Group team of Legends’ and provide the teams that clear the preliminary rounds, an opportunity to play along-side renowned cricketing legends,” said Vipen Sethi, CEO, Landmark Group.

“We are confident the presence of high-profile international players on our domestic turf will add to the tournament’s appeal and we are privileged to sponsor this event.”

“The Dubai Super Sixes corporate cricketing tournament is in line with the Landmark Group’s initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance and takes forward our objective to connect with Dubai’s wider corporate community,” he added.

With prizes worth Dh100,000 ($27,200) to be given away, Dubai Super Sixes will see 48 corporate teams locked in a fierce contest for the top honors. The last eight corporate teams to reach the quarter final will be assigned a cricket star from “The Landmark Group Team of Legends”, who will assist the team as mentor and player.

“We are excited that such an impressive line-up of cricketing legends have joined this six-a-side tournament in our first-ever attempt itself,” said Arshad Zaheer, managing director of Crayons Communications, organisers of the event.

“The presence of these important personalities will make this tournament one of the most notable sports initiatives not only in the UAE but in all cricket-playing nations.”

As per the rules of this fast-paced game, each participating team should comprise of six players along with two substitutes. They will also be provided with five neutral fielders from a large pool of players.

Playing under the supervision of neutral umpires, the format requires each side to play a limited five overs, which they have to complete in 30 minutes. – TradeArabia News Service