After RCB’s IPL 2025 title win, AB de Villiers set to return to T20 cricket with this league
New Delhi: The World Championship of Legends 2025 will feature a star-studded South Africa Champions team led by AB de Villiers, Chris Morris and Hashim Amla who are preparing to come back after a stellar performance. Cricket supporters will have a nostalgic ride in seeing all these legendary players come together. Completing the list are other powerful names such as Albie Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen and Aaron Phangiso, packaged with the experience and muscle as well as the stamp of the South African flavour to the tournament.
“There’s nothing like playing for South Africa. Being back with this group of legends, in front of fans who’ve always supported us, is truly special. WCL is a celebration of cricket’s spirit-and we’re here not just to participate, but to compete and ultimately to win,” said AB de Villiers.
“This squad is crafted to ignite passion and inspire fans worldwide. Legends like AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, and JP Duminy carry a legacy that echoes across generations. We are truly honoured to have them lead our campaign in WCL 2025, and we are confident the South Africa Champions will set the tournament ablaze,” Amandeep Singh, Founder of Game Changers & Owner of South Africa Champions, said.
Harry Singh, Co-Owner of South Africa Champions, shared, “It’s a privilege to bring these legends back together. The South Africa Champions represent everything that’s bold, competitive, and passionate about the sport. We’re not just playing-we’re making history again.”
Harshit Tomar, Founder & CEO of the World Championship of Legends, said, “WCL is about reliving greatness, and no team reflects that better than South Africa Champions. With AB de Villiers back on the field and players like Hashim Amla and Chris Morris alongside him, fans can expect world-class cricket and unforgettable moments.”
Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the World Championship of Legends is a premier global T20 league that brings together the sport’s most iconic names. Merging nostalgia with elite competition, WCL is where legends come home and new memories are made-on and off the field.
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