AB de Villiers set to return to cricket field with Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, he will play for…, tournament is…
South Africa’s legendary batter AB de Villiers is set to return to the cricket field after a gap of 4 years. The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter announced his retirement from international cricket and IPL in 2021.
Since then De Villiers has chosen to stay away from the cricket turf. Now the RCB and SA superstar will be back in cricketing action alongside former India legends Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan and Harbhajan Singh in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 season.
Apart from these stars, the tournament will also witness global icons like Brett Lee, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Eoin Morgan. Scheduled from July 18 to August 2 across Birmingham, Northampton, Leicester and Leeds, the WCL 2025 brings together the heroes of yesteryears in a grand summer spectacle sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
AB de Villiers will be part of South Africa Legends side
Joining De Villiers in the South African legends side are dynamic names like Albie Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, and Aaron Phangiso, promising a thrilling mix of experience, power, and precision that South African cricket is known for.
“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,” De Villiers said.
De Villiers scored over 18000 runs in international cricket. He scored 8765 runs in 114 Tests, 9577 runs in 228 ODIs and 1672 runs in 78 T20I matches.
Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is co-owner of WCL
The WCL league is co-owned by Bollywood star Ajay Devgn. “Having EaseMyTrip on board as Presenting Partner is a huge win for WCL. Their strong consumer connect, digital reach, and unwavering support for Indian sports make them the ideal partner for a league that celebrates cricketing legacy. We’re excited to create many unforgettable moments together,” Ajay Devgn said.
Harshit Tomar, Founder and CEO, World Championship of Legends, said, “EaseMyTrip has been at the forefront of India’s travel revolution and has consistently backed marquee sporting properties. Their continued support strengthens the foundation of WCL and helps us scale the league globally, both in visibility and experience. With the ECB’s sanction and the support of brands like EMT, WCL 2025 is set to break new records.”
Along with AB de Villiers this season features an all-star line-up including Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Brett Lee, Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Sir Alastair Cook, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard and more.
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