The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is bringing back cricket legends. This nostalgic tournament will have legendary players from six countries and it is going to be the most exciting cricket event ever.

The tournament kicks off on July 18, 2025, at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. Teams from England, India, Pakistan, Australia, West Indies, and South Africa will participate. The event wraps up on August 2, 2025, across four cities in England.

The organizers of the tournament have confirmed that popular former international cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle, and AB de Villiers will be taking part.

The India Champions team is composed of Robin Uthappa, Naman Ojha, Anureet Singh, Rahul Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, and Pawan Negi, according to ESPNCricinfo coverage of the tournament.

Brett Lee will captain the Australia Champions team and the other players are Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson, Tim Paine, Ben Cutting, Ben Dunk, Daniel Christian, Ben Laughlin, Xavier Doherty, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Dirk Nannes, John Hastings, Brad Haddin, and Peter Siddle.

Jacques Kallis was declared the captain of South Africa Champions by tournament officials. The team consists of Richard Levi, Herschelle Gibbs, Jean-Paul Duminy, Dane Vilas, Justin Ontong, Charl Langeveldt, Ashwell Prince, Makhaya Ntini, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Neil McKenzie, Rory Kleinveldt, Ryan McLaren, and Imran Tahir.

Chris Gayle will captain West Indies Champions, as per official team announcements. The team also includes Dwayne Smith and other Caribbean cricket legends who dominated T20 cricket during their peak years.

Recent reports from Geo.tv confirmed that Pakistan Champions, who were runners-up in the first World Championship of Legends, launched their official kit ahead of the second season. The team announcement signals strong preparation for the tournament.

The tournament has 18 matches total, according to the official WCL website. The opening match is England versus Pakistan. Tournament officials said the India versus Pakistan match will likely attract the most viewers.

WCL 2025 is held in Birmingham, Northampton, Leeds, and Leicester. This multi-city spproach enables more fans to watch games and makes it a festival in England.

The tournament is based on the success of WCL 2024, which demonstrated that retired cricket stars can still draw huge crowds. WCL is unique among other T20 leagues because it is a celebration of the rich history of cricket and offers the best entertainment.

For many fans, it’s a chance to see childhood legends like Dale Steyn, Brett Lee, and Chris Gayle back on the field. They return to play in a format that highlights their skills.

The tournament also benefits cricket commercially. It demonstrates that retired players can attract audiences and sponsors. This could encourage more legend-based cricket tournaments globally.