World Championship of Legends is an upcoming T20 cricket league that will feature former cricket stars. The likes of Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, and Brett Lee are set to grace the league. The WCL will feature six teams from six nations. Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is an equity partner in the league and is featured as the brand ambassador in the league’s promos.
The World Championship of Legends Cricket 2024 is set to kick off on July 3, with the final of the league to be played on July 13. The WCL is expected to be a source of entertainment for cricket fans following the conclusion of the T20 World Cup on June 29. The championship will feature 18 matches, all of which will be played at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
World Championship of Legends Cricket 2024 Schedule
During the group stage, the six teams will each play five matches. The top four teams in the table will qualify for the semi-finals, and the final match of the tournament will take place on July 13. The league will also witness the India vs Pakistan rivalry on July 6.
| No. | Match | Date |
| 1 | England vs India | 3 July |
| 2 | Australia vs Pakistan | 3 July |
| 3 | South Africa vs England | 4 July |
| 4 | Pakistan vs West Indies | 4 July |
| 5 | Australia vs South Africa | 5 July |
| 6 | India vs West Indies | 5 July |
| 7 | England vs Australia | 6 July |
| 8 | India vs Pakistan | 6 July |
| 9 | South Africa vs West Indies | 7 July |
| 10 | England vs Pakistan | 7 July |
| 11 | India vs Australia | 8 July |
| 12 | West Indies vs England | 9 July |
| 13 | South Africa vs Pakistan | 9 July |
| 14 | West Indies vs Australia | 10 July |
| 15 | India vs South Africa | 10 July |
| 16 | Semi-final 1 (T2 vs T3) | 12 July |
| 17 | Semi-final 2 (T1 vs T4) | 12 July |
| 18 | Final | 13 July |
WCL 2024 Teams’ Squads
India Champions: Yuvraj Singh (c), Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Gurkreet Mann, Rahul Sharma, Naman Ojha, Rahul Shukla, RP Singh, Vinay Kumar, Dhawal Kulkarni.
England Champions: Kevin Pietersen (c), Ravi Bopara, Ian Bell, Samit Patel, Owais Shah, Philip Mustard, Chris Schofield, Sajid Mahmood, Ajmal Shahzad, Usman Afzaal, Ryan Sidebottom, Stephen Parry, Stuart Meaker, Kevin O’Brien.
Australia Champions:Â Brett Lee (c), Aaron Finch, Tim Paine, Shaun Marsh, Brad Haddin, Dirk Nannes, Dan Christian, Ben Dunk, Ben Cutting, Ben Laughlin, Xavier Doherty, Peter Siddle, Callum Ferguson, Nathan Coulter-Nile.
Pakistan Champions: Shahid Afridi (c), Misbah Ul Haq, Shoaib Malik, Muhammad Hafeez, Younis Khan, Kamran Akmal, Sohaib Maqsood, Sharjeel Khan, Abdul Razzaq, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Tanveer, Sohail Khan.
South Africa Champions: Jacques Kallis (c), Faf Du Plessis, Graeme Smith, Herschelle Gibbs,, JP Duminy, Ashwell Prince, Justin Ontong, Dane Villas, Richard Levi, Neil McKenzie, Ryan McLaren, JP Duminy, Rory Kleinveldt, Vernon Philander, Charl Langeveldt, Makhaya Ntini, Dale Steyn.
West Indies Champions: Chris Gayle (c), Ashley Nurse, Samuel Badree, Ravi Rampaul, Darren Sammy, Dwayne Smith, Jonathan Carter (Full squad yet to be announced).
Where to watch World Championship of Legends Cricket in India?
TV9 Network has officially joined as the media partner for the World Championship of Legends. Viewers in India will be able to watch WCL 2024 live on the TV9 Bharatvarsh channel. Live streaming of the tournament will be available on the News9 Plus app.
