India Champions Gear Up for World Championship of Legends 2025
Intense Preparations at Edgbaston
Edgbaston [UK], July 22: The India Champions team is currently honing their skills at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in anticipation of their upcoming match against the South Africa Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025.
Among the players spotted during practice were renowned former Indian cricketers such as Yuvraj Singh, Piyush Chawla, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, and Shikhar Dhawan.
As they prepare to defend their prestigious title, the India Champions are set to face off against cricket legends in what is expected to be an exhilarating tournament, as highlighted in a WCL announcement.
After a dominant performance in the previous year, the team, under the leadership of the determined Yuvraj Singh, is focused on retaining their championship title.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from July 18 to August 2, 2025, across four iconic venues in the UK, promising fans a nostalgic experience filled with intense rivalries and top-notch entertainment. The WCL 2025 will showcase cricketing icons in a grand summer event sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Yuvraj Singh shared the team's enthusiasm and dedication to defending their title, stating, “The World Championship of Legends is undoubtedly one of the most exciting cricket tournaments, and our team is prepared to give our best. The competition will be tough with so many legends participating, and we are aware that the other teams will be at their peak. Our objective is straightforward: to reclaim the trophy.”
The India Champions will encounter strong competition in the group stages, beginning with their match against the South Africa Champions on Tuesday. They will then face the Australian Champions on Saturday and the England Champions on Sunday, concluding the group stage against the West Indies Champions on July 29.
Yuvraj Singh remarked, “Each of these teams presents a distinct challenge, but we are ready for anything. We have faced tough opponents in the past, and it’s our squad's resilience that distinguishes us. We are excited for the journey ahead and appreciate the tremendous support from our fans.”
In addition to Yuvraj, the World Championship of Legends 2025 features numerous other cricketing legends, including Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Sir Alastair Cook, AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Chris Gayle, DJ Bravo, Kieron Pollard, and many more.