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)
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