Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is making a much-anticipated return to limited-overs cricket, as he officially joins Pakistan Champions for the second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL).
The wicketkeeper-batter confirmed his participation with a photo on social media, which was also shared by the official Pakistan Champions handle. The announcement was accompanied by a video captioned:
“CAPTAIN. LEADER. LEGEND! Sarfaraz Ahmed is bringing his winning mentality to Pakistan Champions for WCL Season 2.”
A Tournament of Legends
The WCL is a premier T20 tournament that brings together retired and non-contracted cricket stars, featuring six nations:
🏏 Pakistan
🏏 India
🏏 England
🏏 Australia
🏏 South Africa
🏏 West Indies
Sarfaraz Ahmed, who led Pakistan to victory in the 2017 Champions Trophy, adds further star power to an already competitive Pakistan Champions squad. Under his captaincy, Pakistan also won 11 consecutive T20 series, defeating top teams like Australia, England, New Zealand, and West Indies.
Key WCL 2025 Fixtures
📅 July 18 – Pakistan Champions vs. England Champions at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham
📅 July 20 – India vs. Pakistan clash at Edgbaston
📅 July 31 – Knockout stages
📅 August 2 – Grand Final
With Sarfaraz Ahmed’s leadership and a star-studded lineup, Pakistan Champions will be aiming to lift the WCL 2025 trophy. Will they avenge their previous season’s final loss to India? Fans eagerly await the action!
