While new star players are constantly emerging in the world of cricket, there are some revolutionary or legendary players whose name brings a smile on the face of the audience. The second season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), which will be played from 18 July to 2 August 2025, will once again give cricket lovers a chance to see the magic of those legends. This tournament is not just a competition, but an opportunity to relive the golden moments of cricket history. Let us know about those 5 masters whose performance expectations are sky high this year.
1. AB de Villiers – South Africa Champions (Captain)
Famous as ‘Mr. 360’ in the cricket world, AB de Villiers still surprises the audience in the same way as he was at the peak of his game. His specialty is not only the ability to hit the ball to any corner of the field with the bat, but his amazing accuracy and unique shot-selection also take him to a different level. He will take charge of South Africa Champions in WCL 2025 and it will be interesting to see how the team performs under his captaincy.
2. Yuvraj Singh – India Champions (Captain)
Yuvraj Singh is a big name in the world of cricket and he has a big fan base in India. If the credit for India’s victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup is given to any one player, then that name will be Yuvraj Singh. The King of Six Sixes and the most popular hero of Indian cricket, Yuvraj will once again take the field and display his magical batting. His left-arm spin bowling has also often played an important role in matches. It will be a major attraction of this tournament to see how the team of India Champions performs under his leadership.
Yuvraj Singh is a great all-rounder and very balanced player. He can bat and bowl in any condition + his fielding is also outstanding. Now once again, Yuvi will captain Indian Champions in Season 2 of WCL and it would be very interesting to see how this time Team India will perform.
3. Shahid Afridi – Pakistan Champions
If any player has won the hearts of the most fans in cricket history, it is the name of ‘Boom Boom’ Afridi. This man is famous for his explosive batting and clever leg-spin, Afridi is still seen playing with the same enthusiasm. His record breaking (at one time the record of the fastest century) and the ability to turn matches around makes him one of the most dangerous players of this tournament. He fitness level is top class and quite better than others players. Because of this Pakistani cricket fans are happy and they love to watch their performance on the field and they also pray that this time Pakistan wins the title of WCL Season 2.
4. Brett Lee – Australia Champions (Captain)
Fast bowling wizard Brett Lee still bowls with the same sharp speed that once troubled the world’s best batsmen. His yorkers and bouncers are still as dangerous as they used to be. While captaining Australia Champions, he will not only take his team closer to victory, but watching the magic of his bowling will be a memorable experience for cricket lovers. Mostly you will find people are big fan of a batter, but this guy is unique as he can change the match result anytime with their balling.
In the last season of WCL, Brett Lee performed very well and took 9 wickets in 6 innings. His best was in 7th Match, where he got 3 wickets on 28 runs against England Champions, at the stadium of Birmingham on July 06, 2024. In upcoming season of WCL, he will once again show his magic by taking more wickets!
5. Chris Gayle – West Indies Champions
If there is a true king of T20 cricket, it will be Chris Gayle. Known as the ‘Universe Boss’, Gayle not only holds the record for hitting the most sixes, but his mere presence turns the match into a show. His participation for WCL Season 2 has been officially confirmed, and once again you will see Gayle smashing the bowlers with big fours and sixes. Though the last season of Gayle was not too good, but fans are sure he will back with bang!
Conclusion
WCL 2025 is not just a cricket tournament, but it is an opportunity to relive the memories that are forever etched in the hearts of cricket lovers. AB de Villiers’ 360 degree batting, Yuvraj Singh’s all rounder performance, Shahid Afridi’s clever style bowling and explosive batting, Brett Lee’s fast bowling, and Chris Gayle’s brilliance – this tournament will give an opportunity to enjoy all of these together. Seeing these great heroes of cricket on the field once again will not only be nostalgic, but it will also prove to be an inspiration for the new generation.
The 2nd edition of WCL is scheduled to play on 18 July and the final will be played on August 2, 2025. You can book the tickets of this tournament online on official ticketing websites or watch live streaming every match on Fancode (TV & Mobile) and Start Sports (Cable TV) in India at 6:00 PM or 10:00 PM.
