Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh© X (formerly Twitter)

Harbhajan Singh (L) and para-badminton star Manasi Joshi© X (Twitter)

WCL 2024: India will look to avenge their loss against Pakistan in the group stage.© X (Twitter)

India Champions vs Pakistan Champions Live Streaming, World Championship of Legends 2024 Live Telecast: India vs Pakistan transcends to another sphere of cricket, as India Champions, led by Yuvraj Singh, takes on Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2024. India Champions, boasting star names like Yuvraj, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh and the Pathan brothers, have won both their opening games, and are on top of the WCL table. The likes of Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik and Misbah-ul-Haq headline the Pakistan team, who’re also unbeaten so far. The legends tournament has caught a lot of fanfare so far.

When will the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL 2024 match take place?

The India Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL 2024 match will take place on Saturday, July 6.

Where will the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL 2024 match be played?

The India Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL 2024 match will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

What time will the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL 2024 match start?

The India Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL 2024 match will start at 9:00 PM IST.

Which TV channels will telecast the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL 2024 match?

The India Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL 2024 match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL 2024 match?

The India Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL 2024 match will be streamed live on the Fancode app.

(All the details are as per the information provided by the broadcaster)

India Champions Squad: Robin Uthappa, Naman Ojha(w), Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh(c), Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Vinay Kumar, Harbhajan Singh, Dhawal Kulkarni, Rahul Shukla, RP Singh, Saurabh Tiwary, Anureet Singh, Rahul Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, Pawan Negi

File image of MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.© X (Twitter)

When India and Pakistan square off in cricket at world stage, it is more than just a game. India and Pakistan have had a history and national pride is at stakes when these two sides meet. Since both teams don’t play each other anymore in bilaterals due to the political differences, fans only get two see India and Pakistan face off at ICC or ACC events. India and Pakistan are set to renew their rivalry on June 9 at the T20 World Cup, with New York ready to host the first ever match between the two sides.

Former India batter Suresh Raina is confident about India’s chances of winning against Pakistan, who are going through a bit of slump at the moment.

Raina also reserve big praise for India captain Rohit Sharma and said that the 2007 T20 World Cup winner holds the respect of players in the dressing room.

“Our team looks very good. They are going to play against Pakistan in New York. Rohit led the team really, really well. He has been amazing with his planning and he is getting a lot of respect from the dressing room. We have a lot of options. We have two all-rounders,” Raina was quoted as saying at en event.

Recalling his playing days, Raina also shed light on the magnitude of the India vs Pakistan games and added that the Indian players will put everything on the line to win against Pakistan, and vice-versa.

“We played a lot of matches, Yuvraj Singh, RP, Rahul, against Pakistan. When you are representing your country, you try to give your best. I am really looking forward to playing against Pakistan in England. We played lot of matches together. We have retired from the sport, but not from the heart. When you see the tricolour, you feel Jee Jaan lagaadenge lekin inse nahi haarenge [we will give it our all but not lose to them],” he added.

The Indian players head into the T20 World Cup on the back of a lengthy IPL season, which came to a conclusion last week with KKR beating SRH in the final.

Pakistan, on the other hand, lost to England in a four-match T20I series earlier this week.

Yuvraj Singh, the legendary Harbhajan Singh, and the energetic Suresh Raina are set to showcase their top skills with the India Champions team in the inaugural World Championship of Legends (WCL), to be held in the United Kingdom in July. The World Championship of Legends is poised to be the future hub for cricket legends, thanks to its strong legitimacy bolstered by the backing of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). This endorsement ensures that the league provides a credible and prestigious platform for cricketers to extend their careers and continue their passion for the sport on a global scale with the utmost competitive attitude.

The 15-member India Champions squad and the team jersey was unveiled on Friday in New Delhi in the august presence of top Indian cricketing stars – 2007 World T20 champions and the 2011 World Cup winner; Suresh Raina, RP Singh, and Rahul Sharma.

Also present at the launch of the India Champions jersey were the Owners of India Champions-Salman Ahmed, Sumant Bahl, and Jaspal Bahra, who own prominent businesses in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar and are extremely passionate cricket fans themselves, along with Harshit Tomar and Nishant Pitti, the promoters of World Championships of Legends.

Expressing their enthusiasm while launching the Indian Team and being part of the inaugural edition of the League, the Owners of India Champions Team said as quoted from a press release by WCL, “We are immensely proud to own this team and embark on this extraordinary journey alongside our champion cricketing icons. With the credibility of the league bolstered by the ECB’s backing, and with India’s rich cricketing heritage at the heart of this global spectacle, we are dedicated to realizing our vision of delivering a cricketing extravaganza that not only captivates audiences but also underscores India’s pivotal role in shaping the world of cricket.”

India Champions are geared up to set Edgbaston, Birmingham, and Northamptonshire on fire against other top international stars and the team promoters believe that the platform will provide many more senior cricketers a chance to showcase their skills in the second innings of their careers.

Captain Yuvraj Singh expressed his excitement to represent India Champions and play in England once more said, “I have always had a very special connection with England, and the opportunity to play here once again for the India Champions holds immense meaning for me. The NatWest Finals still evoke unforgettable emotions. I am eagerly looking forward to the incredible atmosphere, the enthusiastic fans, and the vibrant crowds that make playing in the UK such a unique and memorable experience.”

Unveiling the jersey, Raina along with other squad members added, “Standing alongside the Indian greats is both inspiring and a testament to the enduring legacy of our cricketing tradition and heritage. Additionally, England evokes a profound sense of nostalgia and passion within us, intricately woven with the essence of our team’s spirit and reflective of our brand’s fundamental values. As we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to grace this hallowed ground, our objective will be to exhibit and embrace cricketing excellence, thereby reaffirming our position as champions and ambassadors of Indian cricket.”

The World Championship of Legends aims to invoke the nostalgia of past clashes between top international teams like England, India, Pakistan, Australia, West Indies, and South Africa, and the League featuring big names like Bret Lee, Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen, Shahid Afridi and Jacques Kallis among others will ensure the summers come early in England.

India Champions Squad: Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Gurkeerat Mann,Rahul Sharma, Naman Ojha, Rahul Shukla, RP Singh, Vinay Kumar, Dhawal Kulkarni.

Shahid Afridi (L) and Suresh Raina© X (formerly Twitter)

Former India batter Suresh Raina had taken a cheeky jibe at Pakistan great Shahid Afridi while doing commentary during an IPL 2024 match. On being asked if he would come back from his retirement, Raina, who bid adieu to international cricket in 2020, had replied, saying: “Suresh Raina hu, Shahid Afridi nahi”. While Afridi did not respond to comments made by Raina, a Pakistan cricket team fan took a fresh aim at him. As Afridi was announced as one of tournament ambassador’s of the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas, the fan called out Raina to remind him about his remarks on the former Pakistan captain.

“ICC has named Shahid Afridi as ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Hello Suresh Raina?,” a fan posted on X.

Raina, however, wasn’t having any of it as he silenced the fan with a cheeky ‘India vs Pakistan World Cup’ reminder.

“I’m not an ICC ambassador, but I have the 2011 World Cup at my house. Remember the game at Mohali? Hope it brings back some unforgettable memories for you,” Raina responded.

I’m not an ICC ambassador, but I have the 2011 World Cup at my house. Remember the game at Mohali? Hope it brings back some unforgettable memories for you. https://t.co/5H3zIGmS33

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) May 24, 2024

Afridi joins an illustrious group of ambassadors, featuring India stalwart Yuvraj Singh, ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle and the fastest man on earth Usain Bolt. Afridi is synonymous with Pakistan’s most memorable moments in T20 World Cup history. He played a pivotal role in their journey to the final in the inaugural tournament in 2007 and their triumph in the 2009 edition.

“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is an event that is very close to my heart. From being Player of the Tournament in the inaugural edition to lifting the trophy in 2009, some of my favourite career highlights have come from competing on this stage,” said Afridi as quoted by ICC.

“T20 World Cups have gone from strength to strength in recent years, and I’m thrilled to be part of this edition, where we will see more teams, more matches and even more drama than ever before. I am particularly excited to witness the India v Pakistan fixture on 9 June. It is one of the great rivalries in sport and New York will be a fitting stage for this unmissable encounter between two great teams,” the former Pakistan skipper added.

(With ANI Inputs)

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina said Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) should back their batting-first approach in the upcoming final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday. Speaking to JioCinema, Raina said that Pat Cummins’ presence in the SRH squad will be a key point since the Sunrisers skipper has already won the ODI World Cup recently. The former CSK cricketer added the SRH skipper knows how to keep the dressing room running.

“Sunrisers should back their batting first approach and put runs on the board, but the eight overs of spin will be crucial. With KKR having won an IPL in Chennai, the pressure will be different. The key point for SRH is Pat Cummins who has already won the World Cup, he knows how to keep the dressing room running. You follow the process, you are switched on for the finals, the players know their roles, and everything will be organized,” Raina said.

KKR finished the league stage on the top of the points table with nine wins, three losses and two no results, giving them 20 points. They earned a direct spot in the final by defeating SRH in the qualifier one. SRH got a second shot at the title in qualifier two against Rajasthan Royals (RR) and they made the most of it by defeating the ‘Men in Pink’ by 36 runs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (Wk), Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Jaydev Unadkat, Shahbaz Ahmed, Umran Malik, Sanvir Singh, Glenn Phillips, Mayank Markande, Mayank Agarwal, Washington Sundar, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Yadav, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Marco Jansen, Akash Maharaj Singh.

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Nitish Rana, Srikar Bharat, Sherfane Rutherford, Dushmantha Chameera, Chetan Sakariya, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sakib Hussain, Suyash Sharma, Allah Ghazanfar.