Season 3 • Edgbaston, Birmingham • July 18 – August 2, 2026
World Championship of Legends Cricket 2026
The ultimate T20 cricket tournament where retired international legends — Shahid Afridi, Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Brett Lee and more — compete for national glory at Edgbaston Cricket Ground.
What is the World Championship of Legends?
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is a premier T20 cricket tournament that brings together retired and non-contracted international cricket legends from seven cricketing nations. Founded by Harshit Tomar and co-owned by Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgan, the tournament debuted in 2024 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, England.
WCL features legendary cricketers including Shahid Afridi, Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, Brett Lee, Chris Gayle, Eoin Morgan, Suresh Raina, Dale Steyn, and Kevin Pietersen — competing for national pride in a T20 format that fans describe as "cricket's ultimate nostalgia tournament."
Editorial note: Season 3 includes the newly added Bangladesh Champions. Homepage details are updated against official league announcements and our match coverage desk.
Learn More About WCLWCL Tournament History & Results
| Season | Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2024 | India Champions | Pakistan Champions | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Season 2 | 2025 | South Africa Champions | Pakistan Champions | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Season 3 | 2026 | July 18 – August 2, 2026 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | |
Seven Nations. One Trophy.
Legendary squads competing for the World Championship of Legends title, now including Bangladesh Champions in Season 3
India Champions
Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan
Pakistan Champions
Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Abdul Razzaq, Kamran Akmal, Misbah-ul-Haq
England Champions
Kevin Pietersen, Eoin Morgan, Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott, Monty Panesar
Australia Champions
Brett Lee, Shane Watson, Brad Haddin, Callum Ferguson, Nathan Lyon
South Africa Champions
AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Imran Tahir
West Indies Champions
Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Brian Lara, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Fidel Edwards
Bangladesh Champions
Season 3 expansion side representing Bangladesh in the World Championship of Legends 2026.
Where to Watch WCL 2026 Live
Broadcast live across the globe on major sports networks
Frequently Asked Questions
Harshit Tomar founded the World Championship of Legends (WCL) T20 tournament. It is co-owned by Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgan.
The WCL T20 is a Twenty20 cricket tournament featuring retired international cricket legends from seven nations — India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, and Bangladesh — competing at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium, Birmingham, UK.
The World Championship of Legends 2026 Season 3 runs from July 18 to August 2, 2026 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, England.
The India Champions squad includes legendary cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Ambati Rayudu, and Yusuf Pathan.
India Champions won the inaugural WCL T20 Season 1 (2024) at Edgbaston. South Africa Champions won Season 2 (2025), with AB de Villiers scoring 120* off 60 balls in the final against Pakistan Champions.
WCL 2026 Season 3 is broadcast live on Star Sports, Star Sports Hindi, Star Sports HD, TNT Sports, SuperSport, Fox Sports, and FanCode across multiple regions worldwide.