World Championship of Legends 2025: Meet the Squads Bringing Nostalgia to the Crease
Cricket fans, get ready! The 2025 World Championship of Legends (WCL)—officially approved by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)—is back from July 18 to August 2, spanning Edgbaston, Headingley, Northampton, and Leicester. Six classic teams—India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa, and West Indies Champions—are set to battle across 18 thrilling T20 encounters.
Captaincy Lineup: Leaders Aboard
The tournament kicks off with star-studded leadership:
- India Champions: Yuvraj Singh, India’s 2007 World Cup hero and T20 champion
- Pakistan Champions: Led by the charismatic Shahid Afridi
- England Champions: Tactical maestro Eoin Morgan captains
- Australia Champions: Pace legend Brett Lee takes charge
- South Africa Champions: Field general AB de Villiers in command
- West Indies Champions: Powerhouse all-rounder Chris Gayle leads the Caribbean side
Full Squads: Legends Unite
Each team brings a potent mix of flair, nostalgia, and cricket IQ. Highlights include:
India Champions
Yuvraj’s side features T20 icons and IPL favorites, though the full roster is yet to be revealed.
Pakistan Champions
With Afridi leading, expect the return of aggressive pyrotechnic strokeplay and leg-spin artistry.
England Champions
Morgan’s group includes power hitters and sharpshooters—possibly Cook, Pietersen, Bell—backed by seamers like Tremlett and Plunkett.
Australia Champions
Led by Lee, their roster is likely to include explosive batters like Chris Lynn and Shaun Marsh, fast bowlers and dangerous all-rounders.
South Africa Champions
De Villiers’ men are poised to field dynamic batsmen, slow bowlers, and versatile all-rounders to spice up games.
West Indies Champions
Gayle’s team delivers Caribbean thunder—big hitting, flicks, and fast bowling flair.
While the full lineup is behind paywalls, the Times of India confirms that each squad blends nostalgia and cricketing nostalgia.
Tournament Overview & Venues
WCL 2025 spans four famed English grounds across two weeks:
- Edgbaston (Birmingham): Hosts the opener, semi-finals, and grand finale
- Headingley (Leeds): Weekend double-headers to boost attendance
- Northampton & Leicester: Intimate venues offering up-close experience for fans
Why This Matters to Fans
- Nostalgia meets spectacle: Relive your favorite cricket moments—now in compact T20 flavors.
- Legends reignited: Icons like Yuvraj, AB, Gayle et al. still chasing victory.
- Global fan access: ECB sanction ensures smooth live coverage and high tournament credibility.
- New rivalries, old emotions: India vs Pakistan, West Indies vs South Africa—long-lost matchups resurface.
The Legends Return
With six emotionally-charged squads helmed by legendary captains, a tournament spanning iconic venues, and a packed fixture list, WCL 2025 brings cricket’s golden era roaring back. Whether you’re an ardent supporter of Yuvraj’s bat, Morgan’s strategy, or Gayle’s propensity for mayhem, expect a blend of flair, drama, and nostalgia—all wrapped in tight, entertaining T20 clashes.
Secure your tickets, follow the round robin drama, and prepare for a festival where legend meets legacy. WCL 2025 is cricket’s walk down memory lane—with fireworks at every turn.
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