ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Champions will face India Champions in Dubai on October 10 as the schedule for the third edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) has been announced.
The tournament will be played from October 3 to 18 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
Pakistan Champions will begin their campaign against Bangladesh Champions at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 3. They will then take on Australia Champions on October 5, West Indies Champions on October 6, India Champions on October 10, South Africa Champions on October 12 and England Champions on October 14.
The Pakistan-India match is among the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament. Six of the 24 matches will be played in Dubai, while the remaining games will be held in Sharjah.
ALSO READ >>> >>> Hybrid car duties may fall from 50% to 30% under new Pakistan auto policy
The semi-finals are scheduled for October 16, with the final to be played in Sharjah on October 18.
The third edition will be the first time the tournament is being held outside the United Kingdom. South Africa Champions are the defending champions after beating Pakistan Champions in the previous final, while Bangladesh Champions will make their debut in the competition.
Pakistan Champions owner Kamil Khan said preparations for the third edition were progressing well.
The Pakistan side is expected to feature former stars including Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal, Sohail Tanvir, Sharjeel Khan and Asif Ali.
Other prominent players expected to take part include Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers and David Warner.
