Ambati Rayudu exits Zambia league after lack of official clearance

Indian all‑rounder Ambati Rayudu was initially listed as a participant in the Asian Legends League that was set to kick off on 2 August in Lusaka. However, after learning that the event had not received endorsement from the Zambia Cricket Union, Rayudu withdrew before playing a single ball. His departure highlighted the broader issue of several overseas stars entering the competition under the impression that it held proper sanctioning, only to discover the opposite once the league was halted by ZCU intervention.