A team featuring former international stars from Pakistan is going to make its debut in the third season of the Road Safety World Series in September this year.
The league was previously played in India, however, the upcoming season will be held in England, after receiving the approval from England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
The dates for the tournament are yet to be finalized, however, it is expected to be played from early September for about three weeks. This edition will feature nine teams, after the addition of Pakistan.
The Road Safety World Series is a T20 league featuring international stars from different countries. The league started in March 2020 but was played until 2021 amid the pandemic.
The inaugural edition commenced with teams from India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies and Australia. However, the tournament was halted only after four games due to COVID-19.
Subsequently, Australia pulled out of the tournament due to travel restrictions. Bangladesh and England were then added to the tournament to replace the Australian side. Indian Legends dominated the league stage and were crowned the inaugural champions of the tournament.
The second season was played in 2022, with eight teams, as New Zealand joined the league with the returning Australia. This season saw the dominance of the Sri Lankan side, having qualified for the finals undefeated. However, they ultimately fell to India in a hard-fought final.
The Road Safety World Series has witnessed some of the all-time greats, such as Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar, Brett Lee, Kevin Pietersen, Sanath Jayasuriya, Shane Watson, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Yuvraj Singh, Jonty Rhodes, Chaminda Vaas, Shane Bond and many others.
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