Cricket fans rejoice! The much awaited World Championship of Legends (WCL) is finally here, kicking off on Wednesday (July 3) in England. This inaugural season promises nostalgia-filled clashes between cricketing greats, rekindling memories of legendary rivalries.
Iconic venues and renowned faces
Northampton Stadium and the iconic Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham will be the battlegrounds for these legendary encounters. A total of six teams, each boasting a powerhouse lineup of retired stars, will vie for the coveted WCL title.
Fans will see iconic stars like Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Imran Tahir, Jacques Kallis, Daren Sammy, Chis Gayle, Younis Khan and Shahid Afridi grace the field once again, albeit in a different format.
The WCL will unfold over ten action-packed days. The teams will first face off in a round-robin format, playing against each other once. This initial stage will be crucial, as only the top four teams will advance to the knockout rounds. The semi-finals will determine who gets to battle it out for ultimate glory in the grand finale on July 13.
World Championship of Legends 2024: Teams
- India Champions
- England Champions
- Australia Champions
- Pakistan Champions
- South Africa Champions
- West Indies Champions
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World Championship of Legends 2024: Full schedule
Wednesday, July 3
- England Champions vs India Champions – 12:00 pm GMT/ 5:30 pm IST
- Pakistan Champions vs Australia Champions – 05:00 pm GMT/ 9:30 pm IST
Thursday, July 4
- England Champions vs South Africa Champions – 12:00 pm GMT/ 5:30 pm IST
- West Indies Champions vs Pakistan Champions – 05:00 pm GMT/ 9:30 pm IST
Friday, July 5
- Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions – 12:00 pm GMT/ 5:30 pm IST
- India Champions vs West Indies Champions – 05:00 pm GMT/ 9:30 pm IST
Saturday, July 6
- England Champions vs Australia Champions – 12:00 pm GMT/ 5:30 pm IST
- India Champions vs Pakistan Champions – 05:00 pm GMT/ 9:30 pm IST
Sunday, July 7
- West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions – 12:00 pm GMT/ 5:30 pm IST
- England Champions vs Pakistan Champions – 05:00 pm GMT/ 9:30 pm IST
Monday, July 8
- India Champions vs Australia Champions – 9:30 PM
Tuesday, July 9
- West Indies Champions vs England Champions – 12:00 pm GMT/ 5:30 pm IST
- South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions – 05:00 pm GMT/ 9:30 pm IST
Wednesday, July 10
- West Indies Champions vs Australia Champions – 12:00 pm GMT/ 5:30 pm IST
- India Champions vs South Africa Champions – 05:00 pm GMT/ 9:30 pm IST
Friday, July 12
- Semi-final 1 (Team 2 vs Team 3) – 12:00 pm GMT/ 5:30 pm IST
- Semi-final 2 (Team 1 vs Team 4) – 05:00 pm GMT/ 9:30 pm IST
Saturday, July 13
- World Championship of Legends 2024 final – 05:00 pm GMT/ 9:30 pm IST
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