Edgbaston [Birmingham]Fans are excited as all 23,000 seats at the venue have been sold out for the highly anticipated World Championship of Legends match between the champions of India and Pakistan at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, England on Saturday.
The World Championship of Legends, which began at Edgbaston on July 3 after receiving the approval of the England and Wales Cricket Board, will run until July 18, according to an official WCL announcement.
Ahead of the match between India and Pakistan, members of both teams conveyed excitement and determination.
Younis Khan, a member of the Pakistan Champions team, shared his views on the upcoming match saying, “We are excited to face India in this prestigious tournament and long-standing rivalry. Our team has prepared a lot and I am sure we will put on a great match. For us, this is about pride and passion for the sport and the country, it is not just a match.”
Suresh Raina, member of the Indian Champions squad, echoed similar sentiments, saying, “It is always an honour to play against Pakistan and tomorrow’s match will be no exception. On the field, our team is fired up and ready to give it their all. We hope our performance will make us proud with the fantastic energy and support of our fans.”
Harshit Tomar, Founder and CEO, World Championship Legends, also highlighted the importance of tomorrow’s match, saying, “Having one of the most passionate and legendary rivalries in cricket history take part in our inaugural tournament will generate incredible excitement and anticipation. The sold-out stadium and tremendous support from the crowd highlights the special appeal and importance of this encounter. This historic match perfectly captures the essence and history of cricket and we are honoured to be its host.”
The World Championship of Legends saw incredible enthusiasm and participation as cricketing legends competed and re-enacted their heyday on the cricket field. Tomorrow’s match between India and Pakistan is expected to be the highlight of the tournament, showcasing not only the talent of some of the great players but also the timeless essence of cricket.
Fans are invited to tune in to watch the historic encounter as the countdown begins. A statement said the atmosphere is expected to be electric in a packed stadium, reflecting the unwavering love between the two countries for cricket.
Retired cricket legends from around the world, including Australian champion, South African champion, West Indies champion, Indian champion and Pakistan champion, have come together for the inaugural World Championship of Legends. A statement said that each team is made up of legendary players who have made outstanding contributions to the sport, which adds excitement and liveliness to the competition.
team:
Indian Champions: Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Mann, Rahul Sharma, Naman Ojha, Rahul Shukla, RP Singh, Vinay Kumar, Dhawal Kulkarni, Saurabh Tiwary, Anureet Singh, Pawan Negi.
Pakistan champions: Shahid Afridi, Sharjeel Khan, Umer Akmal, Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik, Misbah-ul-Haq, Abdul Razzaq, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Tanveer, Sohail Khan, Abdul Rehman, Aamir Yamin, Taufiq Umer, Shoaib Maqsood, Yasir Arafat, Tanveer Ahmed.
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