Jayawardene approached for Legends league

19 May, 2015

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been approached for the proposed Legends? T20 matches, promoted by legends Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne to make inroads into the untapped US market.

A source close to the Lanka?s legendary batsman confirmed the development.

?Yes, Mahela has been approached to play in the league promoted by Tendulkar and Warne.

?At this point I can only confirm about the offer being made but a few details still needs to be worked out,? a reliable source close to the cricketer told PTI on conditions of anonymity. ? PTI

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