Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Brett Lee to be part of ECB-sanctioned T20 tournament
The tournament, promising riveting clashes and unforgettable moments, is scheduled to begin on July 3.
Edgbaston is all set to host the highly-anticipated World Championship of Legends (WCL) in the coming summer, which will feature legendary cricketers like Yuvraj Singh, Brett Lee, Kevin Petersen, Suresh Raina, and Shahid Afridi, among other retired and non-contracted-players from cricketing powerhouses – England, India, Pakistan, Australia, West Indies, and South Africa. The T20 tournament is approved by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
The league has been crafted by Zabawa Entertainment, a notable Bollywood film and music production company with roots in India and Dubai, with WCL entering into advanced contract negotiations with cricket legends from the 1990s and 2000s. Notable figures such as Indian all-rounder Yuvraj, renowned for his six 6’s in an over during an T20 World Cup match in 2007; dynamic Pakistani all-rounder Afridi, holder of one of the fastest ODI centuries; and England's cricket maestro Pietersen have committed to participating in the tournament.
Expressing his passion for the sport, Ajay Devgn, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, has strategically invested in the World Championship Of Legends 2024. He shares his excitement, stating, "As a cricket lover, witnessing celebrated cricket legends back in action is a dream come true. The tournament not only brings forth cricketing nostalgia but also marks a unique collaboration between cinema and cricket, offering an extraordinary gift for fans worldwide."
Harshit Tomar, Director of Zabawa Entertainment, said, "The current announcement strengthens WCL's status as a top-tier platform for past cricketing champions, creating new opportunities for the league's development and global significance."
“We aspire to deliver top-tier sports entertainment to fans globally,” Tomar stated, emphasising the grand scale of the tournament.
The tournament, promising riveting clashes and unforgettable moments, is scheduled to begin on July 3.
Stuart Cain, Chief Executive at Edgbaston, said, “It will be a pleasure to see some of the iconic figures from those games back at Edgbaston. We are dedicated to ensuring it doesn’t compromise the quality of wickets and has minimal impact on our existing fixture commitments. Our collaboration with the organizers and the ECB remains paramount.”
As cricket's legends prepare to tread upon the revered grounds of Edgbaston, the WCL stands as a beacon, promising not merely a tournament but an enduring chapter in cricketing history. This meticulously planned approach ensures a cricketing spectacle of unprecedented scale and excitement, poised to captivate audiences worldwide.
