Cricket Icons Set To Return To Spotlight In World Championship Of Legends
This season features an all-star line-up including Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Brett Lee, Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Sir Alastair Cook, AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Chris Gayle, DJ Bravo, Kieron Pollard, and more.
Harshit Tomar, Founder & CEO of the World Championship of Legends, stated, 'WCL is where nostalgia meets world-class competition. It's an honour to bring these legends back to the field and reignite the passion of fans across generations. This season will be unforgettable.'
Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the WCL is more than just a tournament — it's a tribute to the game's golden era. Fans can catch all the action – LIVE on Star Sports & FanCode from 18th July to 2nd August, every day at 5 PM & 9 PM IST.
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