Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers will feature in the third season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). The tournament will run from October 3 to 18. He will be joined by stars like Yuvraj Singh, Dwayne Bravo, and David Warner.
The venue has not been announced yet. The third season will move out of the UK for the first time. Bangladesh Champions have been added to the tournament.
India Champions won the first season against Pakistan Champions. South Africa Champions won the second season against Pakistan Champions.
Season 3 will see the return of Yuvraj Singh, David Warner, Dwayne Bravo, Shahid Afridi, and Moeen Ali. David Warner and Mahmudullah Riyadh will also join.
Harshit Tomar, Founder and CEO of WCL, said Season 3 will be very special. He promised to bring the biggest names in cricket and give surprises to fans.
World Championship of Legends Season 3 Set to Return on October 3
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is set to return for its third season. The tournament will run from October 3 to 18 this year. Some of the biggest names in international cricket will be in action. They include AB de Villiers, Yuvraj Singh, Dwayne Bravo, David Warner, and Moeen Ali.
The third season will feature more star power and intensity. Bangladesh Champions have been added to the tournament. The league will also move out of the UK for the first time.
India Champions won the first season against Pakistan Champions. South Africa Champions won the second season, also against Pakistan Champions.
Season 3 will see the return of Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, Dwayne Bravo, Shahid Afridi, and Moeen Ali. David Warner and Mohammad Mahmudullah will also join the tournament.
Harshit Tomar, Founder and CEO of WCL, said Season 3 will be very special. He promised to bring the biggest names in cricket. He also said the league will move out of the UK and give surprises to fans.
Season 2 reached 425 million viewers worldwide. Season 3 aims to build on that momentum and create the ultimate celebration of cricket’s greatest eras.
What is the World Championship of Legends?
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is a T20 cricket tournament featuring retired international cricketers. It is sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The first edition was held in 2024.
The inaugural tournament was held in England in July 2024. It featured six teams: India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.
The final was played on July 13, 2024. The venue was Edgbaston in Birmingham. Pakistan Champions batted first and scored 159 for 5. India Champions chased the target, finishing on 160 for 5 with five balls to spare. India Champions won by 5 wickets.
The second edition was also held in England from July 18 to August 2, 2025. The same six teams participated.
The final was played on August 2, 2025, again at Edgbaston. Pakistan Champions batted first and scored 195 for 5. South Africa Champions chased the target in just 16.5 overs, losing only one wicket. South Africa Champions won by 9 wickets.
In 2024, the Indian squad featured Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, and Robin Uthappa. Shoaib Malik was the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 245 runs.
In 2025, AB de Villiers was the star of the final. He smashed an unbeaten 120 off 60 balls to lead South Africa to victory.
FAQs
Q. When will WCL Season 3 begin?
A. WCL Season 3 will begin on October 3.
Q. When will WCL Season 3 end?
A. The tournament will run until October 18.
Q. Which former stars will play in WCL Season 3?
A. AB de Villiers, Yuvraj Singh, David Warner, and Dwayne Bravo will play.
Q. Which new team has joined WCL Season 3?
A. Bangladesh Champions have joined the tournament.
Q. Who won the first two WCL seasons?
A. India Champions won Season 1 and South Africa Champions won Season 2.
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