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Updated: July 19, 2025 02:32
The second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) kicked off on July 18, 2025, in England, bringing together retired cricket icons from six nations. The tournament features 18 matches across four venues and concludes with the grand final on August 2 at Edgbaston.
Tournament Format And Venues
- Six teams: India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa, and West Indies
- Round-robin format followed by semifinals and a final
- Matches hosted at Edgbaston (Birmingham), Headingley (Leeds), Grace Road (Leicester), and County Ground (Northampton)
Captains And Star Players
- India Champions: Yuvraj Singh leads a squad including Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, and Irfan Pathan
- Pakistan Champions: Mohammad Hafeez captains a team featuring Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, and Wahab Riaz
- Australia Champions: Brett Lee heads a pace-heavy side with Shaun Marsh and Chris Lynn
- England Champions: Eoin Morgan leads a balanced lineup with Moeen Ali and Ian Bell
- South Africa Champions: AB de Villiers captains a dynamic team with Dale Steyn and JP Duminy
- West Indies Champions: Chris Gayle leads a power-packed squad with Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard
Where To Watch In India
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD
- Online Streaming: FanCode app and website
- Match timings: 5 PM IST for day games, 9 PM IST for evening fixtures
Sources: Economic Times, India TV News, MSN India, Sportstar, Sportskeeda