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Legends League Cricket ropes in Munish Rao as director of business operations
Mumbai: Legends League Cricket (LLC) has expanded its team. Munish Rao has joined as the director of business operations. Legends League Cricket is focused on bringing top talent to the organization as part of its vision to create a world – class upcoming sports event. Legends League has announced its new season, which will be played in India from 18 November – 9 December.
Rao is hands-on in sports management with over 18 years of experience, along with investment management with a strong focus on sports assets and athlete management. This experience has exposed him to developed and emerging market landscapes through his involvement in projects across India, Middle East & ASEAN. In recent years, Rao has worked with Institutions such as Bahrain Islamic Bank, CG Corp Global, Rhiti Sports, SportsKingdom, etc. He has also worked on several sports initiatives for MS Dhoni & Rohit Sharma contributing to the business development and operation of their sports ventures.
Legends League Cricket co-founder and CEO, Raman Raheja said, “After setting a benchmark with the previous 3 seasons, we are now getting ready for the next level. Enhanced fan experience is the utmost priority and our team will work on it. Business Operation is the backbone of the smooth execution of the league. Munish brings immense experience from various aspects of operations and we are looking forward to his contribution in the business.”
Rao said, “Legends League Cricket has created a niche for itself in the cricketing fraternity as well as the fans. I am up for a challenge to match and deliver on the promise. I am very excited to be part of Legends League Cricket, being a cricket fan myself; I look forward to this new journey and bringing new values to the whole equation”.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
