Ab de Villiers set to return as South Africa squad unveiled for WCL 2025

The South Africa Champions have named a star-studded squad led by star batter AB de Villiers for the World Championship of Legends (WCL) season 2, set to be held in England from July 18 to August 2.

De Villiers is joined by the South African batting maestro Hashim Amla, along with Chris Morris, JP Duminy, and Wayne Parnell.

Following the squad announcement, AB de Villiers expressed his excitement to be back on the field.

“There’s nothing like playing for South Africa. Being back with this group of legends, in front of fans who’ve always supported us, is truly special. WCL is a celebration of cricket’s spirit—and we’re here not just to participate, but to compete and ultimately to win,” De Villiers said.

In addition to this, franchise owner Amandeep Singh commented on the squad’s strength, mentioning the fans around the globe.

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“This squad is crafted to ignite passion and inspire fans worldwide,” Singh stated.

“Legends like AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, and JP Duminy carry a legacy that echoes across generations. We are truly honoured to have them lead our campaign in WCL 2025, and we are confident the South Africa Champions will set the tournament ablaze,” he added.

For the unversed, the 2025 WCL will be contested across four English venues: Edgbaston (Birmingham), County Ground (Northampton), Grace Road (Leicester), and Headingley (Leeds).

Six teams—India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies—will face off in a round-robin format, with the top four teams qualifying for the semi-finals.

South Africa Champions squad for WCL 2025:

AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Albie Morkel, JP Duminy, Imran Tahir, Wayne Parnell, JJ Smuts, Hardus Viljoen, Richard Levi, Dane Vilas, SJ Erwee, Duanne Olivier, Morne van Wyk and Aaron Phangiso.

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