The Indian champions have announced their star-studded teams for WCL Season 2. Yuvraj Singh returns as captain
The world of cricket is amazed after the Indian champions’ 16-member teams officially announced at the World Championships’ second season Legend (WCL). The tournament, which is set to electrify the UK from July 18th to August 2nd, 2025, will once again see the defending champion, who won his first WCL title in 2024. Yuvraj Singh. This strategic leadership maintenance, coupled with a roster filled with famous names, shows the strong blend of nostalgic charm and the intent of fierce competition as Indian champions prepare to defend their coveted crown in foreign soil.
A fusion of experience with an Indian team
With his sharp leadership and match-winning performances in India’s victory campaign last year, Yuvraj will once again lead the team that reads like who is who is the legend of modern Indian cricket. A key highlight of this year’s roster is to include former prolific opener Shikal Dhawan, who is poised for his scheduled WCL debut after retiring from international cricket in 2024.
The team is further enhanced by the presence of several fan favorites that evoke countless memorable moments on the international stage. These include dynamic left-handedness Suresh Reinathe versatile all-around Irfan Patan and Yusuf Patan, wi-off spinner Halbajan Singh, and the explosive wicketkeeper Butter Robin Usappa. This horrifying ensemble guarantees a comprehensive mix of batting depth, offering multiple all-round options that allow you to change the game on both the bat and the ball, as well as a wide variety of spin bowling that can take advantage of the English requirements.
WCL 2025: Schedule and Tournament Structure
The Indian champion will begin title defense on July 20th with the highly anticipated blockbuster Pakistan Champion. This opening fixture is a delicious repetition of last year’s dramatic final, and promises an immediate rekindling of cricket’s strongest rival. Following this high-octane opener, India will navigate a challenging league stage, facing Australia on July 22nd, England on July 26th, and South Africa on July 27th, and West Indies on July 29th.
The WCL 2025 tournament format includes six formidable teams: India, Pakistan, Australia, UK, South Africa and the West Indies. This ensures that all teams will face each other once before the knockout stage. The match will be distributed to four iconic British cricket venues, each immersed in history and offering unique play conditions: Edgebaston in Birmingham, County Ground in Northampton, Grace Road in Leicester, and Headingley in Leeds.
WCL 2025 India Champions Team
Yuvraj Singh (Captain), Shikal Dhawan, Robin Usappa, Ambati Raidu, Suresh Reina, Irfan Patan, Yusuf Patan, Yusuf Patan, Habajan Singh, Habajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Piyush Chawla, Star Vinny, Vinker Siddartha Kaul, Varun Aaron, Abhimanyu Mithun, Pawan Negi
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