Bringing together thrilling cricket and world-class entertainment, the tournament will be held from 26 January to 4 February 2026 at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Verna. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable celebration of sport, music, and energy.

Sunidhi Chauhan’s performance is set to add glamour and excitement to the opening night. Renowned for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, with a string of chart-topping hits, her act is expected to set the perfect tone for a league that celebrates cricketing legacy, passion, and entertainment.

The World Legends Pro T20 League brings together some of the finest players from across the world, giving fans a chance to see their legends back on the field. The league will feature celebrated cricketers, including Shikhar Dhawan, Dinesh Karthik, Chris Gayle, Dale Steyn, Alastair Cook, Shane Watson, and Stuart Broad, among others. Their participation adds immense star value and a competitive edge to the tournament, making it a must-watch for cricket lovers.

A total of 90 players will compete across six dynamic teams – Delhi Warriors, Dubai Royals, Gurugram Thunders, Maharashtra Tycoons, Pune Panthers, and Rajasthan Lions. They will battle for top honours throughout the tournament, delivering thrilling encounters, fierce rivalries, and moments of nostalgia as fans watch these legends back in action.

With matches scheduled over ten action-packed days, the league aims to celebrate the spirit of T20 cricket while honouring players who have left a lasting mark on the game. As anticipation builds for the World Legends Pro T20 League 2026, fans can look forward to explosive cricket, iconic performances on the field, and a spectacular opening ceremony headlined by Sunidhi Chauhan.

By bringing together international greats in a structured league format, the tournament adds a new dimension to legends cricket, blending experience and competition while rekindling memories of defining moments that shaped modern cricket. Grab your tickets on BookMyShow.

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MS Dhoni had retired from Test cricket in December 2014 after playing 90 matches and had stepped down as captain of India’s limited-overs formats teams in January 2017.

MS Dhoni was part of Grade A in the BCCI’s central contracts list last year but after he had made himself unavailable since the World Cup, he was left out of the 27-member list for the period from October 2019 to September 2020.

BCCI Central Contracts for 2019-20:

Grade A+ (INR 7 cr): Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah

Grade A (INR 5 cr): Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant

Grade B (INR 3 cr): Wriddhiman Saha, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal

Grade C (INR 1 cr): Kedar Jadhav, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, Manish Pandey, Hanuma Vihari, Shardul Thakur, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar.

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“Wishing our honourable Prime Minister, @narendramodi ji a very happy birthday. Wish you all the good health and success in your pursuit of taking our nation to greater heights,” Kohli tweeted. “Happy Birthday Hon. PM @narendramodi ji. Your vision for a healthier and cleaner India is an inspiration for all. May you always be blessed with good health in life,” Tendulkar tweeted.

Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan also wished PM Modi on his birthday. 

“Thank you for all your efforts towards making our country greater than ever, sir,” Dhawan wrote in his birthday wish.

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