Full list of West Indies Champions players for World Championship of Legends 2024 ft. Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that the World Championship of Legends T20 (WCL T20) 2024 will take place from July 3 to 13, 2024, at the renowned Edgbaston Cricket Ground (ECG) in Birmingham, UK. The competition will include five teams -- West Indies, India, England, Pakistan, Australia, and South Africa.
The West Indian roster boasts an explosive batting lineup with power-hitters Chris Gayle, Dwayne Smith and Chadwick Walton, recognized for their fast scoring and capability to dominate bowlers from the start. Gayle, with his record-breaking T20 performances, brings unrivaled firepower, while Smith and Walton offer stable guides, capable of turning any game with their competitive batting.
Windies have a flexible bowling assault featuring pace bowlers like Jerome Taylor, Fidel Edwards and Kesrick Williams. Edwards' raw pace, and Williams' clever variations make this trio a formidable challenge for any batting side. Spinners Samuel Badree and Sulieman Benn will complement the bowling assault with variety and control.
All-rounders like Daren Sammy, Jason Mohammed and Jonathan Carter add depth to the squad. Sammy's leadership and hard-hitting capabilities, Jason's consistency in the middle, and Carter's flexibility make the squad adaptable to various match situations, providing both batting stability and additional bowling options.
The combined leadership and experience of World Cup-winning veterans like captain Gayle and Sammy ensure the team remains calm under pressure and can effectively strategize against any opponent. Their presence not only boosts the team's morale but also brings invaluable insights into game tactics and opposition analysis, making them a well-rounded and lethal team in the T20 tournament.
West Indies Champions will play their first game against Pakistan on July 4, 2024.
West Indies Champions squad for World Championship of Legends 2024
Here is the West Indies Champions' complete list of players for the upcoming edition of the World Championship of Legends 2024:
Chris Gayle (C), Daren Sammy, Samuel Badree, Ravi Rampaul, Kesrick Williams, Sulieman Benn, Chadwick Walton, Jerome Taylor, Fidel Edwards, Kirk Edwards, Jonathan Carter, Jason Mohammed, Navin Stewart, Ashley Nurse, Dwayne Smith,