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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is back in action, and this time, heโs leading a squad full of legends into the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. If nostalgia had a cricket team, the Pakistan Champions would be it.
From July 18 to August 2, expect fireworks, fierce rivalries, and a healthy dose of throwback moments as some of Pakistanโs most iconic cricketers return to don the green once againโthis time on English soil.
Afridi will lead a lineup stacked with firepower, experience, and match-winning potential. Joining him is Sarfaraz Ahmed, the man who led Pakistan to a memorable Champions Trophy win in 2017. Itโs poetic, reallyโtwo captains from two very different eras, now united in one team.
The Squad: Legends Galore
The Pakistan Champions squad is the stuff of every 2000s and 2010s cricket fanโs dreams. Hereโs the full lineup:
Shahid Afridi (c), Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Sharjeel Khan, Wahab Riaz, Asif Ali, Kamran Akmal, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Sohaib Maqsood, Arshad Khan
Talk about a complete mix! Youโve got:
- Experience: Malik, Hafeez, and Afridi know what it takes to win on the big stage.
- Aggression: Sharjeel, Asif Ali, and Kamran Akmal bring batting firepower.
- Versatility: Wahab, Tanvir, and Yamin offer all-round depth and variety in the bowling attack.
Whatโs at Stake in WCL 2025?
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) isn’t just another nostalgia fest. Itโs a serious competition, featuring six powerhouse nations: India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.
Matches will be played across some of Englandโs most iconic grounds: Edgbaston, Headingley, Grace Road, and Northamptonโadding to the charm of whatโs expected to be a high-octane tournament.
Final Thoughts
This isn’t just about cricket. Itโs about legacy, emotion, and a reunion of some of Pakistanโs most celebrated cricketers.
Whether you cheered for Afridiโs whirlwind 37-ball century or Sarfarazโs calm presence behind the stumps, thereโs something deeply satisfying about seeing these stars together again.
So, get ready to relive the magic. Because when Pakistan Champions step onto the field, itโs not just a matchโitโs a celebration.
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