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The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is back! It's a T20 cricket tournament with retired and non-contracted cricketing legends from top countries such as India, Pakistan, Australia, England, West Indies, and South Africa. The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) approved it. This is the second season in 2025, mixing old memories with some hot competition. Expect to see classic matchups – like India versus Pakistan – and big names like Yuvraj Singh, Brett Lee, and Shahid Afridi. India Champions are back to defend their title after beating Pakistan in the 2024 final.
The tournament starts July 18 at Edgbaston in Birmingham, with England taking on Pakistan. There will be 18 matches overall, played at four locations: Edgbaston, Headingley (in Leeds), the County Ground (Northampton), and Grace Road (Leicester). After a group stage where teams play each other, the semifinals are set for July 31, and the final match is at Edgbaston on August 2.
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue | Time (BST) |
| 18-Jul-2025 | 1st T20I | England vs Pakistan | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 16:30 |
| 19-Jul-2025 | 2nd T20I | West Indies vs South Africa | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 12:30 |
| 19-Jul-2025 | 3rd T20I | England vs Australia | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 16:30 |
| 20-Jul-2025 | 4th T20I | India vs Pakistan | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 16:30 |
| 22-Jul-2025 | 5th T20I | India vs South Africa | County Ground, Northampton | 12:30 |
| 22-Jul-2025 | 6th T20I | England vs West Indies | County Ground, Northampton | 16:30 |
| 23-Jul-2025 | 7th T20I | Australia vs West Indies | County Ground, Northampton | 16:30 |
| 24-Jul-2025 | 8th T20I | England vs South Africa | Grace Road, Leicester | 16:30 |
| 25-Jul-2025 | 9th T20I | Pakistan vs South Africa | Grace Road, Leicester | 16:30 |
| 26-Jul-2025 | 10th T20I | India vs Australia | Headingley, Leeds | 12:30 |
| 26-Jul-2025 | 11th T20I | Pakistan vs West Indies | Headingley, Leeds | 16:30 |
| 27-Jul-2025 | 12th T20I | South Africa vs Australia | Headingley, Leeds | 12:30 |
| 27-Jul-2025 | 13th T20I | India vs England | Headingley, Leeds | 16:30 |
| 29-Jul-2025 | 14th T20I | Australia vs Pakistan | Grace Road, Leicester | 12:30 |
| 29-Jul-2025 | 15th T20I | India vs West Indies | Grace Road, Leicester | 16:30 |
| 31-Jul-2025 | Semi-Final 1 | TBD vs TBD | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 12:30 |
| 31-Jul-2025 | Semi-Final 2 | TBD vs TBD | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 16:30 |
| 02-Aug-2025 | Final | SF1 Winner vs SF2 Winner | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 16:30 |
In India, you can catch the thrill on Star Sports Network and also can stream them on FanCode. If you're watching from elsewhere, check out platforms linked to the ECB for coverage details once they're announced in your area. Tickets kick off at £18 for a day pass and you can grab them from official sites like Yorkshire CCC's page. Keep an eye out for early bird deals and member benefits!
| Region | Platform(s) | Notes |
| India | Star Sports Network, FanCode | Live TV and streaming available |
| Other regions | Check with platforms linked to the ECB | Coverage details to be announced |
| Tickets | Official sites (e.g., Yorkshire CCC website) | Starting at £18/day; look for early bird & member discounts |
India Champs: Yuvraj Singh is back, and with hitters like Shikhar Dhawan and the Pathan bros (Yusuf and Irfan), they're looking to crush it again after winning last time.
Pakistan Champs: Shahid Afridi's leading the charge with Shoaib Malik and Sarfaraz Ahmed. They've got tons of T20 experience and are hungry after losing the 2024 final.
Australia Champs: Brett Lee's in charge, bringing the heat with Sheldon Cottrell's speed and Dwayne Smith's batting.
England Champs: Eoin Morgan's got a great squad with Moeen Ali, mixing smarts with some hard hits.
West Indies Champs: Chris Gayle's the boss. Get ready for some big plays from these Caribbean legends!
South Africa Champs: AB de Villiers is the main guy. They're trying to show they can win when it counts.
