Cricket enthusiasts around the world are thrilled as South African legend AB de Villiers makes his highly anticipated return to the sport after almost four years. Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and electrifying cricketers, de Villiers will captain the Game Changers South Africa Champions in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL).
This top-tier T20 tournament, which showcases retired and non-contracted cricket legends, promises to deliver a nostalgic yet exhilarating experience for fans globally. Known for his unparalleled versatility and fearless batting, de Villiers’ comeback has sparked immense excitement within the cricketing community.
The Game Changers team, which included cricket greats like Jacques Kallis, Herschelle Gibbs, Dale Steyn, and Imran Tahir in the inaugural season, now looks forward to an even brighter future under the leadership of de Villiers.
It’s official. I will be playing for the South African team @WCLSAChampions in the upcoming @WclLeague 2025!
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 28, 2025
Mark your calendars: the tournament runs from 18th July to 2nd August.
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Four years have passed: AB de Villiers on his return
Reflecting on his return, de Villiers said, “Four years ago, I retired from all cricket because I just didn’t feel the urge to play any more. Well, time has passed, and my young sons have started playing the game. We’ve been playing more and more often in the garden, and, well, it feels as though some kind of flame has been lit again.”
“So I am heading back to the gym and the nets, and I’ll be ready for WCL in July,” he added.
Harshit Tomar, Founder and CEO of the World Championship of Legends, said: “This is just the start! We’re speaking to more greats of the game, former international captains who are icons in their country, about playing in WCL 2025.
“We’ve said Season Two will be bigger and better than last year. We’ll be announcing more marquee names in the near future. It will be very special to see these legends locking horns again and rekindling old rivalries at Edgbaston,” he added.
