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WCL 2025 Full Squads Unveiled: Cricket Icons Set for Explosive Showdown in the UK!

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The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is back and bigger than ever! From July 18 to August 2, cricket fans around the world will witness their favorite retired stars representing six proud nations in a tournament filled with nostalgia, excitement, and fierce competition.

The tournament will be played in the UK across four historic venues — Edgbaston (Birmingham), County Ground (Northampton), Grace Road (Leicester), and Headingley (Leeds). The format includes 15 round-robin matches, followed by two semi-finals on July 31 and the grand final on August 2 at Edgbaston.


All Six Squads Unveiled — Legends Ready to Light Up the Stage

Here’s a look at the full team squads for each country, featuring some of the greatest names to ever play the game.


India Champions (Captain: Yuvraj Singh)

  • Batters: Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Saurabh Tiwary

  • Wicket‑keepers: Naman Ojha, Parthiv Patel

  • All‑rounders: Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan

  • Bowlers: Harbhajan Singh, Vinay Kumar, Dhawal Kulkarni, Pawan Negi, Rahul Shukla, Rahul Sharma, RP Singh, Anureet Singh


Pakistan Champions (Captain: Younis Khan)

  • Batters: Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Salman Butt, Misbah‑ul‑Haq, Imran Nazir

  • Wicket‑keepers: Kamran Akmal, Umar Akmal

  • All‑rounders: Abdul Razzaq, Mohammad Hafeez, Yasir Arafat, Sohail Tanvir

  • Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal


Australia Champions (Captain: Brett Lee)

  • Batters: Brett Lee, David Hussey, Callum Ferguson, Cameron White, Shaun Marsh, Brad Haddin

  • Wicket‑keepers: Ben Dunk, Brad Haddin, Tim Paine

  • All‑rounders: Dan Christian, John Hastings

  • Bowlers: Nathan Coulter‑Nile, Dirk Nannes, Peter Siddle, Xavier Doherty, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Faulkner, Shaun Tait, Travis Birt


England Champions (Captain: Kevin Pietersen)

  • Batters: Kevin Pietersen, Alastair Cook, Eoin Morgan, Ian Bell, Darren Maddy, Luke Wright, Owais Shah

  • Wicket‑keepers: Craig Kieswetter, Phil Mustard

  • All‑rounders: Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel, Tim Bresnan, Monty Panesar

  • Bowlers: Steve Harmison, Graeme Swann, Jonathan Trott*, Ajmal Shahzad, Chris Schofield, Ryan Sidebottom, Stuart Meaker, Jade Dernbach


South Africa Champions (Captain: AB de Villiers)

  • Batters: AB de Villiers, Ashwell Prince, Faf du Plessis, Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Rudolph, Justin Ontong, Neil McKenzie

  • Wicket‑keepers: AB de Villiers (wk), Dane Vilas, Richard Levi, Morne van Wyk

  • All‑rounders: Jacques Kallis, JP Duminy, Ryan McLaren, Vernon Philander

  • Bowlers: Dale Steyn, Makhaya Ntini, Charl Langeveldt, Rory Kleinveldt


West Indies Champions (Captain: Darren Sammy)

  • Batters: Chris Gayle, Dwayne Smith, Marlon Samuels, Devon Smith, Lendl Simmons, Andre Fletcher

  • Wicket‑keepers: Denesh Ramdin, Andre Fletcher

  • All‑rounders: Dwayne Bravo, Ravi Rampaul, Samuel Badree

  • Bowlers: Sulieman Benn, Jerome Taylor, Fidel Edwards, Tino Best


Match Schedule Highlights (UK Local Time)

Date Fixture Venue
July 18 England vs Pakistan (Opener) Edgbaston
July 19 West Indies vs South Africa; England vs Australia Edgbaston
July 20 India vs Pakistan Edgbaston
July 22 India vs South Africa; England vs West Indies Northampton
July 23–25 Australia vs West Indies; England vs SA; Pak vs SA Leicester/Northampton
July 26–27 India vs Australia; Pak vs WI; SA vs Aus; India vs Eng Leeds
July 29 Australia vs Pakistan; India vs West Indies Leicester
July 31 Semi-finals Edgbaston
Aug 2 Final Edgbaston

Legends Reunite, Rivalries Rekindle

With dream clashes like India vs Pakistan (July 20) and heavy-hitter lineups across all teams, the WCL 2025 is bound to be a blockbuster. Fans can expect thrilling cricket, massive crowds, and a celebration of the sport’s finest ambassadors.

Stay updated on schedules, tickets, and news at wclcricket.com. The stage is set, the legends are ready — let the games begin!

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