Masters Champions League - 2016

Masters Champions League - 2016.

Masters Champions League (MCL) is a Twenty20 cricket league held in the UAE and contested by former international cricketers. The inaugural season consisting of six teams was held in January and February 2016 and won by the Gemini Arabians.

The tournament was announced by the league's CEO Zafar Shah in June 2015. Formed by Saim Malik, Chairman of GM Sports.

MCL has generated support in the UAE, including the official approval from the Emirates Cricket Board. The company operates under the umbrella of the Grand Midwest Group.

Jacques Kallis got the highest bid of US $175,000 and joined the Libra Legends franchise. Adam Gilchrist was the second-highest signing, purchased by the Sagittarius Soldiers for $170,000. Other 
players with high bids included former England captain Paul Collingwood ($140,000), Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka ($120,000), West Indies' Brian Lara ($100,000) and Brett Lee of Australia 

Teams

Team                               Captain
Libra Legends                        Jacques Kallis
Gemini Arabians              Virender Sehwag
Sagittarius Strikers              Adam Gilchrist
Virgo Super Kings             Graeme Smith
Capricorn Commanders        Paul Collingwood
Leo Lions                       Brian Lara  

Results 2016

Winner                  Runner-up
Gemini Arabians              Leo Lions
130/7 (20 overs)           114 (19.3 overs)