WCL 2025: Shikhar Dhawan to Lead Team India in World Championship of Legends

WCL 2025: Indian legend Shikhar Dhawan will lead the Team India Champions for the World Championship of Legends, which will be the first part of the Legends lineup for the second edition.

The T20 edition is known for inviting global cricket stars and legends to return to the cricket field and showcase their skills more grandly.

Shikhar Dhawan to Lead Team India in World Championship of Legends(WCL 2025)

The World Championship of Legends calendar is known for captivating fans through its expanded ability to create memorable moments on the field that connect fans with their cricketing icons through captivating performances by marquee players, additional venues and an expanded capacity to create memorable moments on the field that connect fans with their cricketing icons.

Team India co-owner Sumant Bahl expressed his excitement at signing the stylish left-arm Indian legend to his first contract for the 2025 season, which begins on July 18.

“Shikhar Dhawan adds a lot of excitement and strength to our team as we focus on defending our title as the winners of WCL Season 1. We will be retaining some of the veterans from last year and adding some new players to make our team stronger and better.”

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Excitement Surrounding Dhawan’s Return to the Field

Harshit Tomar, Founder and CEO of World Championship of Legends, also expressed his positive reaction, saying, “With Shikhar Dhawan’s participation to play in the second edition of the WCL 2025, we believe that our event will be even more meaningful for the avid cricket fans.

We are confident that we are moving towards the league’s mission which is primarily to bring back the golden era of cricket. Our main focus is to make the second edition unforgettable by getting global participation in the coming times.”

After the success of the first edition of the World Championship of Legends League, fans from across the cricketing world especially flocked to the ground for the memorable Indian Champions vs Pakistan Champions match held at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham.

On the excitement of making a comeback to the WCL format, Shikhar Dhawan shares, “When we have a format like the World Championship of Legends, it is always a good motivation to get back on the field. It will be a part of my passion to play the best competitive cricket.

Excitement Builds for the Second Edition of the World Championship of Legends

Nishant Pitti, Chief Patron, WCL, says, “We see the upcoming campaign as a positive outcome for cricket and our partnership with the World Championship of Legends helps us create a great atmosphere. We look forward to maintaining a positive relationship with cricket fans throughout the tournament.”

The first edition of the World Championship of Legends generated excitement and unity, which attracted a good number of spectators from all over the world. The upcoming campaign supports the unwavering dedication to sporting excellence and once again invites remarkable performances from the legends in high-octane captivating T20 action.

With India’s most celebrated opening batsman announcing his team for this season, the Legends’ supporters will undoubtedly show their support, especially the Indian team, who will hope to once again dominate the T20 format with the Legends.