Prominent Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn has decided strategically invest in the UK-based global T20 competition called the World Championship of Legends (WCL).
WCL is sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which will be played at the Edgbaston in Birmingham from July 3 to July 18.
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Legendary cricket players from the 1990s and 2000s are in advanced contract negotiations with WCL.
Zabawa Entertainment, a renowned Bollywood film and music production company with origins in India and Dubai, has designed the league.
Indian travel company EaseMyTrip is set to present the upcoming and inaugural edition of WCL.
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Which players will feature in the World Championship of Legends (WCL)?
The tournament will feature players from six heavyweights of the game - India, Australia, England, Pakistan, South Africa, and West Indies - with legendary ex-cricketers and non-contracted players set to feature in this T20 extravaganza.
Former players like Brett Lee (Australia), Kevin Pietersen (England), Shahid Afridi (Pakistan), Suresh Raina (India), Yuvraj Singh (India) and many more will embellish the cricketing world in what promises to be a thrilling experience full of nostalgia.
What did they say about the World Championship of Legends (WCL)?
Ajay Devgn expressed his excitement regarding WCL, stating that it would truly be a "dream come true" to witness legends of the game reuniting in one place.
As a cricket lover, witnessing celebrated cricket legends back in action is a dream come true. The tournament not only brings forth cricketing nostalgia but also marks a unique collaboration between cinema and cricket, offering an extraordinary gift for fans worldwide.
Harshit Tomar, who is the Director of Zabawa Entertainment and one of the masterminds behind this league, revealed that WCL will be organised and played on a grand scale.
The current announcement strengthens WCL's status as a top-tier platform for past cricketing champions, creating new opportunities for the league's development and global significance. We aspire to deliver top-tier sports entertainment to fans globally.
We are thrilled to welcome Indian Legend Mr. Ajay Devgn on board. His passion for the game and commitment to promoting cricket align perfectly with the values of WCL. With an anticipated list of renowned players, we are confident that WCL 2024 will be an unparalleled success.
Many would be wondering how WCL will impact the English domestic games given that the tournament is taking place around the same time as the County season. However, Stuart Cain, Chief Executive at Edgbastion, quashed all the doubts.
It will be a pleasure to see some of the iconic figures from those games back at Edgbaston. We are dedicated to ensuring it doesn’t compromise the quality of wickets and has minimal impact on our existing fixture commitments. Our collaboration with the organizers and the ECB remains paramount.
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