World Championship of Legends: Pakistan vs India tickets sold out

All 23,000 seats of Pakistan vs India match in the ongoing World Championship of Legends at the Edgbaston Stadium have been sold out.

The tournament, approved by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), started at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 3 and will continue until July 18.

The excitement for the match between Pakistan and India is not just among the fans as the Green Shirts’ skipper, Younis Khan, expressed his excitement to play against rivals.

“We are excited to play India in this esteemed tournament, our longtime competition. Our group has put in a lot of preparation and we are sure we can put on an amazing show. For us, it’s about pride and passion for both the sport and our nation, it’s not just a game,” Younis said.

Similarly, India Champions’ star batter, Suresh Raina, also said that facing Pakistan has always been an honour.

“Playing against Pakistan is always an honour and tomorrow’s game is no exception. On the field our squad is fired up and prepared to give it our all. We hope that our performance will make the fans proud because of their amazing energy and support,” Raina said.

Founder and CEO of World Championship Legends Harshit Tomar emphasized the significance of this match.

“There is an incredible level of excitement and anticipation when one of the most passionate and legendary rivalries in cricket history is involved in our inaugural tournament. The sold-out stadium and the tremendous support from the crowd highlight the special appeal and importance of this meeting. This historic match perfectly captures the essence and history of cricket and we are honoured to be the host of it,” Tomar said.

Match time: PST  8:30pm

Squads:

India Champions Squad: Robin Uthappa, Naman Ojha(w), Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh(c), Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Vinay Kumar, Harbhajan Singh, Dhawal Kulkarni, Rahul Shukla, RP Singh, Saurabh Tiwary, Anureet Singh, Rahul Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, Pawan Negi

Pakistan Champions Squad: Kamran Akmal(w), Sharjeel Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Shoaib Malik, Younis Khan(c), Misbah-ul-Haq, Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq, Aamer Yamin, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal, Taufeeq Umar, Mohammad Hafeez, Yasir Arafat, Sohail Tanvir, Sohail Khan, Umar Akmal, Tanvir Ahmed.