DUBAI: West Indian legend Brian Lara is among those Windies who have signed up to play in the inaugural Masters Champions League (MCL) next month in the United Arab Emirates.
According to details, Lara heads a list that includes discarded West Indies cricketers Tino Best, Shiv Chanderpaul, Fidel Edwards, as well as Krishmar Santokie, The Hindu reported.
Best and Santokie will play for Sagittarius Soldiers, Edwards will join Leon Lions while Chanderpaul has signed with Gemini Arabians.
Lara was picked up by Leo Lions for their base price of $100,000.
Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis attracted the highest bid of $175,000.
The inaugural MCL is run by former Australia batsman Dean Jones’ company, Major Events Group.
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