Pakistan announce tournament squad before Asia Cup 2025

The Pakistan Champions are all set to march into the upcoming World Championship of Legends 2025 (WCL 2025) with a new leader and renewed hunger. Former all-rounder and captain Mohammad Hafeez has officially been named as captain of the Pakistan Champions ahead of the much-awaited second season of the WCL 2025, starting later this July in England.

With uncertainty surrounding the availability of former captains Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan Champions have turned to Mohammad Hafeez for the big responsibility, thanks to his immense experience and a reputation for calm leadership.

Mohammad Hafeez named captain of Pakistan Champions for World Championship of Legends 2025

The announcement was made on social media, where the World Championship of Legends team welcomed Hafeez, who is known as “The Professor,” as their new captain. Announcing the leadership change, they stated on Instagram, “The Professor takes the charge. 🫡 We’re proud to announce Mohammad Hafeez as the 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 of Pakistan Champions for Season 2 🙌🏼.”

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In the inaugural season of the World Championship of Legends, the Younis Khan-led Pakistani team had stunned fans with dominant performances in the group stage. They posted a mammoth 243/4 against India and handed defeats to Australia, the West Indies, and England.

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But their campaign ended in heartbreak, as India chased down 157 in the final with five balls to spare, snatching the title from Pakistan's grip. Now, in the second season, Mohammad Hafeez will aim to lead the team to WCL 2025 glory in the UK.

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Meanwhile, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Sharjeel Khan, Wahab Riaz, Kamran Akmal, Asif Ali, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, and Sohail Tanvir have all confirmed their participation in the upcoming WCL 2025. The team is currently awaiting a few legends’ confirmation for the event.

Their WCL 2025 campaign is all set to kick off on July 18 against England Champions at Edgbaston, with the big-ticket India vs Pakistan showdown locked in for July 20 at the same venue. However, there is still no clarity on whether the game will go ahead in the wake of Operation Sindoor.

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There is nothing mentioned about this game on the India Champions schedule on their social media handles or the World Championship of Legends. Well, the tournament will run in a round-robin league format, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals on July 31.

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The WCL 2025 Final will take place on August 2 at Edgbaston, where Mohammad Hafeez and his team hope to rewrite last season’s ending.

The WCL features retired legends from six major cricketing nations—Pakistan, India, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies—bringing nostalgic excitement and high-quality cricket back for the fans across the globe.

Schedule for the World Championship of Legends 2025:

July 18: England Champions vs Pakistan Champions

July 19: West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions

July 19: England Champions vs Australia Champions

July 20: India Champions vs Pakistan Champions

July 22: England Champions vs West Indies Champions

July 22: India Champions vs South Africa Champions

July 23: Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions

July 24: South Africa Champions vs England Champions

July 25: Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions

July 26: India Champions vs Australia Champions

July 26: Pakistan Champions vs West Indies Champions

July 27: South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions

July 27: India Champions vs England Champions

July 29: Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions

July 29: India Champions vs West Indies Champions

July 31: Semi-final 1 – SF1 vs SF4

July 31: Semi-final 2 – SF2 vs SF3

August 2: Final