Shikhar Dhawan Joins Team India for the 2025 World Championship of Legends

In 2025, there will be an exceptionally wonderful World Championship of Legends for cricket. It's going to happen the second time. They want to make cricket as amazing as it was in the old days also. Shikhar Dhawan, who is clearly a very famous cricket player from India, said he will play for team India. Everyone is discussing it.

Since he's going to play, the games will be even more amazing. People can't wait to see him play and make the championship very exciting. The first major player to say yes for this year.Co-Owner of Team India, Sumant Bahl, expressed his enthusiasm about the signing of the stylish left-handed opener, saying, "Shikhar Dhawan adds a lot of flair and strength to our team as we are focused on defending our title as the winners of WCL season 1. We will be retaining some of the greats from last year and adding some new players to make our team stronger and better." This signals a strong commitment to maintaining a competitive edge and upholding the high standards set in the inaugural season.

Shikhar Dhawan will play for India Champions in the WCL starting July.@SDhawan25 | #ShikharDhawan pic.twitter.com/PThdLdpKOB

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Harshit Tomar, the Founder and CEO of the World Championship of Legends, also shared his excitement:  With the participation of Shikhar Dhawan coming to play for the WCL second edition, we are instilled with the faith that our League will mean more for ardent cricket fans. We are certain that we are moving in the direction of the league’s goal, which has primarily been to bring back the golden era of cricket. Following the success of the inaugural edition of the World Championship of Legends, the upcoming season. The first edition witnessed thrilling encounters, including the unforgettable Indian Champions vs. Pakistan Champions match at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The World Championship of Legends quickly captured the hearts of cricket fans across the globe with its electrifying performances and nostalgia-filled moments.

Shikhar Dhawan, eager to return to competitive cricket, shared his excitement: “When we have such formats like World Championship of Legends, the inspiration to get back on the field fares well. It would be a continuation of my passion for playing the best competitive cricket." His commitment to the format demonstrates the growing appeal of the WCL among legendary cricketers, and his participation will undoubtedly elevate the tournament further.

 

Likely Match Dates For Group Stage Matches:

Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
July 18	India Champions vs Australia Champions	Edgbaston, Birmingham	7:00 PM
July 19	England Champions vs South Africa Champions	Lord’s, London	7:00 PM
July 20	Pakistan Champions vs West Indies Champions	Old Trafford, Manchester	7:00 PM
July 21	Sri Lanka Champions vs India Champions	The Oval, London	7:00 PM
July 22	Australia Champions vs England Champions	Headingley, Leeds	7:00 PM
July 23	South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions	Trent Bridge, Nottingham	7:00 PM
July 24	West Indies Champions vs Sri Lanka Champions	Edgbaston, Birmingham	7:00 PM
July 25	India Champions vs England Champions	Lord’s, London	7:00 PM
July 26	Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions	The Oval, London	7:00 PM
July 27	South Africa Champions vs West Indies Champions	Headingley, Leeds	7:00 PM

Knockout Stage

Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
July 29	Semi-final 1 (1st vs 4th)	Old Trafford, Manchester	7:00 PM
July 30	Semi-final 2 (2nd vs 3rd)	Trent Bridge, Nottingham	7:00 PM
August 1	Final	Lord’s, London	7:00 PM

Where to Watch Live

Cricket fans can catch all the action of the 2025 WCL live on the following platforms:  

       TV Broadcast: Star Sports, Sony Sports Network

       Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV

       Social Media Updates: Official WCL pages on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook