The World Championship of Cricket (WCC), an eight-team Legends T20 franchise league, is set to be launched in Shanghai in May next year, marking a fresh push to expand cricket’s footprint in China. WCC, in partnership with Dongyuehui Sports, will bring former international stars to China, creating new opportunities for the growth of the sport in the country.
“Cricket has the unique ability to connect people across cultures and borders, and China presents one of the most exciting opportunities for the sport’s future growth,” said Praveen Sharma, Chairman of WCC.
The World Championship of Cricket (WCC), an eight-team Legends T20 franchise league, is set to be launched in Shanghai in May next year, marking a new push to expand the sport’s footprint in China
WCC is promoted by the owners of the World Tennis League (WTL), Stars Golf League (SGL) and World Padel League (WPL).
The organisers are yet to announce the list of participating players, but have stated that the tournament will feature “some of the game’s most accomplished names”, including several former internationals who have competed at the highest level, including the Cricket World Cup.
