WCL 2025 begins July 18 – Afridi to lead Pakistan squad

Former Pakistan captain and legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi will lead the Pakistan Champions team in the upcoming World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, which will be held in England from July 18 to August 2, 2025.

The tournament will feature six teams—Pakistan, India, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies. Matches will be played in a round-robin format at four famous venues: Edgbaston (Birmingham), County Ground (Northampton), Grace Road (Leicester), and Headingley (Leeds). The top four teams will move to the semi-finals.

In a big boost to the Pakistan side, Sarfaraz Ahmed, who captained Pakistan to the 2017 Champions Trophy win, has joined the squad. His wicket-keeping and leadership will be a valuable addition.

The team also includes experienced players like Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez, both known for their all-round performances in T20 cricket. Sharjeel Khan and Kamran Akmal will strengthen the top order, while Asif Ali adds power to the middle and lower order with his hitting ability.

Here is the full Pakistan Champions Squad for WCL 2025:

• Shahid Afridi (Captain)

• Shoaib Malik

• Mohammad Hafeez

• Sarfaraz Ahmed

• Sharjeel Khan

• Wahab Riaz

• Asif Ali

• Kamran Akmal

• Aamer Yamin

• Sohail Khan

• Sohail Tanvir

• Sohaib Maqsood

• Arshad Khan

The WCL 2025 is expected to be a thrilling competition between cricketing legends. In the first edition held in 2024, India, led by Yuvraj Singh, won the title. With a mix of experience and firepower, the Pakistan Champions will be strong contenders in this year’s tournament.

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