Key Points
Yuvraj Singh to captain India Champions in WCL second season
Shikhar Dhawan joins tournament after international retirement
Tournament features cricket legends from multiple nations
ECB-backed event returns to Edgbaston in July
The esteemed all-rounder previously demonstrated exceptional leadership by guiding the India Champions to title victory in the tournament's inaugural edition. Yuvraj will be accompanied by accomplished opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan, who will be making his tournament debut following his retirement from international cricket last year.
Talking about leading India again in the second edition of the tournament, which is backed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Yuvraj said, "I'm looking forward to represent our nation at the World Championship of Legends again. The memories of our victory in the first edition of the tournament, alongside my teammates will always remain close to my heart."
The previous edition of the WCL featured stunning performances from Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Irfan & Yusuf Pathan and many more cricketing stalwarts from India, proving that their passion for the game remains as strong as ever.
The tournament quickly became a global sensation, as Indian fans witnessed their cricketing idols delivering impactful performances on the grand stage.
Harshit Tomar, Founder of the WCL, shared his vision for the tournament, stating, "I've always seen this tournament as a way forward for cricket to have its future through its senior cricketers."
He further added, "It's been a fulfillment and satisfaction to see cricket's very own superstars recreating the same magic that made them immortals. Our cricketing heroes are our sentiments, and hosting them to the best of our ability and care has always been our vision."
The India Champions, owned by Sumant Bahl, Salman Ahmed and Jaspal Bahra are set to return to Edgbaston, ready to engage in fierce battles against top international stars from Australia, West Indies, England, Pakistan and South Africa.
"Our journey of owning the legendary, Team India Champions, to working alongside the Legends and lifting the inaugural editions' trophy by beating arch rivals Pakistan is still like a dream come true, we are very excited about season 2 and are looking forward to repeat the history with the help of a stronger and better team this year," said Bahl, co-owner Team India Champions.
