The World Championship of Legends 2025 is all set to bring back some of the biggest names in cricket. The second edition of the tournament will kick off on July 18 in England.
Featuring former stars from India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa and the West Indies -- the tournament promises to be a nostalgic treat for fans.
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With matches scheduled across iconic venues like Edgbaston, Headingley, Northampton and Leicester, WCL 2025 will see a total of 18 T20 games - ending with the final on August 2. Backed officially by the ECB, this event will see the legends return to the field wearing their national colours once more.
AB de Villiers returns, Yuvraj Singh looks to defend title
The biggest headline heading into this year's tournament is the return of AB de Villiers. The South African great - nicknamed 'Mr. 360' for his unorthodox range of shots, will captain the South Africa Champions side.
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It marks a long-awaited comeback for one of crickets most beloved players. India will be led by Yuvraj Singh - who guided the team to the WCL title last year.
After sneaking into the knockouts in the inaugural season, India stunned Australia in the semi-final and defeated Pakistan in the final. Yuvraj's side will once again look to go the distance in 2025.
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Some of the most iconic names of modern cricket are joining them on the captaincy roster: Chris Gayle (West Indies), Brett Lee (Australia), Eoin Morgan (England), and Shahid Afridi (Pakistan).
Who are the captains in World Championship of Legends 2025?
Let's take a look at the list below:
- India Champions - Yuvraj Singh
- Pakistan Champions - Shahid Afridi
- Australia Champions - Brett Lee
- England Champions - Eoin Morgan
- South Africa Champions - AB de Villiers
- West Indies Champions - Chris Gayle
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