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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Gayle, Pollard & Dwayne Bravo Lead Star-Studded Comeback For Windies Champions In WCL
Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo reunite for the World Championship of Legends Season 2, promising an electrifying tournament with West Indies Champions. The World Championship of Legends Season 2 just raised the bar even higher! Three of the Windies' greatest ever, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions. Alongside them, WCL welcomes a dynamic line-up featuring Sheldon Cottrell, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Shannon Gabriel and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, setting the stage for one of the most electrifying squads of the tournament as well. The Universe Boss, Gayle, skipper once again for the 2025 season, stays true to his promise shared: 'Last year, I promised the fans that this season would be greater—and here we are. I'm back as captain of the West Indies Champions, playing alongside my brothers Bravo and Pollard. With this squad, expect nothing less than fireworks. West Indies cricket runs through our veins—we're here to win." Bravo, one of T20's greatest all-rounders with 631 wickets across 582 matches, added: 'It's great to be representing the West Indies once again, I'm incredibly excited to play with and against good friends and cricketing legends. Polly and I have been good friends for such a long time. Now, we represent our nation once more in the World Championship of Legends." Pollard, former Windies skipper and one of the most powerful T20 batters in the world, said: 'We played together for many years for West Indies and in franchise cricket, it's nice to be able to do that once again. For me, too, coming back feels special. To once again wear the colours of West Indies Champions and compete with legends is something I couldn't pass up." Harshit Tomar, Founder & CEO of the World Championship of Legends, shared: 'WCL is not just about retired players, we also focus on cricketers who are still active globally but not centrally contracted. Our goal is to offer fans elite-level cricket and nostalgia all in one. Gayle and Pollard were always favourites of mine and now with Bravo in the mix, the West Indies Champions look formidable." Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the World Championship of Legends is the only international T20 league for retired professionals. Blending legacy with competition, WCL has become the most exciting global celebration of the sport's modern legends.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo Lead Star-Studded Comeback For West Indies Champions In WCL 2025
Three of the West Indies' iconic stars, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo, are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions. Alongside them, WCL also welcomes a dynamic line-up featuring Sheldon Cottrell, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Shannon Gabriel, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, setting the stage for one of the most electrifying squads of the tournament. The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, captain once again for the 2025 season, stays true to his promise shared as quoted from a press release by the WCL, "Last year, I promised the fans that this season would be greater--and here we are. I'm back as captain of the West Indies Champions, playing alongside my brothers Bravo and Pollard. With this squad, expect nothing less than fireworks. West Indies cricket runs through our veins--we're here to win." Dwayne Bravo, one of T20's greatest all-rounders with 631 wickets across 582 matches, added, "It's great to be representing the West Indies once again - I'm incredibly excited to play with and against good friends and cricketing legends. Polly and I have been good friends for such a long time. Now, we represent our nation once more in the World Championship of Legends." Kieron Pollard, former West Indies captain and one of the most powerful T20 batters in the world, said, "We played together for many years for West Indies and in franchise cricket, it's nice to be able to do that once again. For me too, coming back feels special. To once again wear the colours of West Indies Champions and compete with legends is something I couldn't pass up." Ajay Sethi, Owner of the West Indies Champions, said, "It's like reliving history. Chris, Bravo and Pollard returning define the golden era of West Indies cricket. These three have been the face of West Indies T20 success for years. Seeing them walk out in maroon again is emotional for fans and the cricketing world. This is not just a comeback; it's a celebration of legacy." Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the World Championship of Legends is the only international T20 league for retired professionals. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
WCL 2025: Gayle, Pollard & Bravo lead star-studded comeback for West Indies Champions
Mumbai: Three of West Indies' greatest ever white-ball cricketers — Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo — are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions for the World Championship of Legends which will be held in the United Kingdom from July 18 to August 2. Alongside them, WCL also welcomes a dynamic line-up featuring Sheldon Cottrell, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Shannon Gabriel, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, setting the stage for one of the most electrifying squads of the tournament. The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, will be the captain once again for the 2025 season. He stays true to his promise shared: "Last year, I promised the fans that this season would be greater—and here we are. I'm back as captain of the West Indies Champions, playing alongside my brothers Bravo and Pollard. With this squad, expect nothing less than fireworks. West Indies cricket runs through our veins—we're here to win." Dwayne Bravo, one of T20's greatest all-rounders with 631 wickets across 582 matches, added: "It's great to be representing the West Indies once again - I'm incredibly excited to play with and against good friends and cricketing legends. Polly and I have been good friends for such a long time. Now, we represent our nation once more in the World Championship of Legends." Kieron Pollard, former West Indies captain and one of the most powerful T20 batters in the world, said: "We played together for many years for West Indies and in franchise cricket — it's nice to be able to do that once again. For me, too, coming back feels special. To once again wear the colours of West Indies Champions and compete with legends is something I couldn't pass up." Ajay Sethi, Owner of the West Indies Champions, said: "It's like reliving history. Chris, Bravo, and Pollard's return define the golden era of West Indies cricket. These three have been the face of West Indies T20 success for years. Seeing them walk out in maroon again is emotional for fans and the cricketing world. This is not just a comeback; it's a celebration of legacy." Harshit Tomar, Founder & CEO of the World Championship of Legends, shared: "WCL is not just about retired players, we also focus on cricketers who are still active globally but not centrally contracted. Our goal is to offer fans elite-level cricket and nostalgia all in one. Gayle and Pollard were always favourites of mine, and now with Bravo in the mix, West Indies Champions look absolutely formidable." Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the World Championship of Legends is the only international T20 league for retired professionals. Blending legacy with competition, WCL has become the most exciting global celebration of the sport's modern legends.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Gayle, Pollard, Bravo lead star-studded comeback for West Indies Champions in WCL 2025
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Three of the West Indies' iconic stars, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo, are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions. Alongside them, WCL also welcomes a dynamic line-up featuring Sheldon Cottrell, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Shannon Gabriel, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, setting the stage for one of the most electrifying squads of the tournament. The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, captain once again for the 2025 season, stays true to his promise shared as quoted from a press release by the WCL, 'Last year, I promised the fans that this season would be greater--and here we are. I'm back as captain of the West Indies Champions, playing alongside my brothers Bravo and Pollard. With this squad, expect nothing less than fireworks. West Indies cricket runs through our veins--we're here to win.' Dwayne Bravo, one of T20's greatest all-rounders with 631 wickets across 582 matches, added, 'It's great to be representing the West Indies once again - I'm incredibly excited to play with and against good friends and cricketing legends. Polly and I have been good friends for such a long time. Now, we represent our nation once more in the World Championship of Legends.' Kieron Pollard, former West Indies captain and one of the most powerful T20 batters in the world, said, 'We played together for many years for West Indies and in franchise cricket, it's nice to be able to do that once again. For me too, coming back feels special. To once again wear the colours of West Indies Champions and compete with legends is something I couldn't pass up.' Ajay Sethi, Owner of the West Indies Champions, said, 'It's like reliving history. Chris, Bravo and Pollard returning define the golden era of West Indies cricket. These three have been the face of West Indies T20 success for years. Seeing them walk out in maroon again is emotional for fans and the cricketing world. This is not just a comeback; it's a celebration of legacy.' Sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board, the World Championship of Legends is the only international T20 league for retired professionals. (ANI)
TimesLIVE
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
AB de Villiers leads SA Legends hoping for laughs and some wins
AB de Villiers, vision now fully restored, will lead the South African Legends team at the World Championships of Legends (WCL) in England in July, hoping to be competitive, looking forward to a few laughs and trying to win. De Villiers admitted his enthusiasm for the game was reignited by backyard matches with his sons — where he does more bowling than batting — and then a charity match at SuperSport Park recently against retired players from the Bulls rugby side. He made 100 off 26 balls in that match and by the time the organisers of the WCL called he was happy to add his name to a list of former stars who will participate in England, including Chris Gayle, Brett Lee, Alastair Cook and Shahid Afridi. 'I did a net session before that Bulls game and I enjoyed it so I wanted to get involved and create a competitive team,' said the now 41-year-old De Villiers. WCL Welcomes Kieron Pollard & DJ Bravo to West Indies Champions! The Caribbean flair is back—and it's going to be fire! Don't miss your chance to witness world-class cricketing action this July. @KieronPollard55 @DJBravo47 Book your tickets now: — World Championship Of Legends (@WclLeague) April 4, 2025 He needed eye surgery last year after battling with an ailment that had been causing him problems in the latter years of his playing days. 'I can definitely see better now,' he joked. 'There is no pressure on us, enjoyment comes first and to sneak a win would be nice.' The WCL, which held its inaugural tournament in the UK last year, is the brainchild of Harshit Tomar, a music producer from India, who said the idea for the tournament came from that country's greatest cricket legend. 'I got the idea during a conversation with Sachin Tendulkar. He said I should look into supporting a legends tournament because there were a lot of people who still wanted to see these great names of the past play.' The WCL differs from the International Masters tournament which took place in March and was won by the Indian team captained by Tendulkar. That tournament is for players aged 40 an over, while the WCL's age limit is 33, with the only stipulation being players who sign up can't be contracted to a national board. The South African WCL team includes Hardus Viljoen, who is still playing domestically, as is Aaron Phangiso and Wayne Parnell, who has just signed on to play for the KwaZulu-Natal-Inland Tuskers next season. Hashim Amla was named on Thursday as the latest addition to the squad. What a day to remember at SuperSport Park! 🥹 Our legends returned to the field, the vibes were unmatched, and the crowd brought the energy! 🙌💙 #TasteOfSSP — Momentum Multiply Titans (@Titans_Cricket) March 13, 2025 Phangiso, 41, who played 21 ODIs and 16 T20 Internationals, didn't hesitate to sign up for the WCL. 'One of the things that motivated me to do this was showing off for my son. He missed out a lot when I was playing [for SA] because he was too young. For him to have an opportunity to see me play with these guys again and to see me play in the green and gold — and I know it's a bit different — for him see me in a jersey that says South Africa, I can't ask for better,' said the left-arm spinner. While Phangiso said yes immediately when called, Chris Morris admitted he was wary and initially answered 'no' when asked to join the team. 'Straight away I said no. In my head, the first thing I thought was, I'm not playing cricket ever again. But once I saw the names involved, I felt I've got to do this,' said Morris, who played four Tests, 42 ODIs and 23 T20Is for the Proteas. 'Most of these teammates are my friends and to go on tour with them again is unbelievable. As a commentator you see a different side of the game — but you wonder, can I still do it? 'Once I got the feeling of who will be there, the teammates I'd have and how the guys were feeling who are going, then the decision was a no-brainer for me.' The T20 tournament, which starts on July 18 and runs until August 2, will be played at four venues including Edgbaston and Headingley. SA Legends AB de Villiers (capt), Richard Levi, Sarel Erwee, Hashim Amla, Dane Vilas, Morne van Wyk, Wayne Parnell, Albie Morkel, Imran Tahir, Chris Morris, JJ Smuts, Aaron Phangiso, Wayne Parnell, Duanne Olivier, Hardus Viljoen.
