Birmingham, July 18
Boasting of legends like Chris Gayle, DJ Bravo and Kieron Pollard, the West Indies Champions are ready to roar in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 and will wear the most expensive cricket jersey in the history of the sport, designed by Dubai-based luxury brand Lorenze in partnership with Channel2 Group corporation.
Scheduled from July 18 to August 2 across Birmingham, Northampton, Leicester, and Leeds, WCL 2025 brings together the heroes of yesteryears in a grand summer spectacle sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), as per a press release from WCL.
The iconic jersey, designed exclusively for the West Indies Champions, is embellished with real 18K gold, available in 30g, 20g, and 10g editions. This landmark release is a tribute to the rich heritage and legendary spirit of West Indies cricket greats -- from Sir Clive Lloyd to Chris Gayle and the modern generation of icons.
"This landmark release is a tribute to the rich heritage and legendary spirit of West Indies cricket greats -- from Sir Clive Lloyd to Chris Gayle and the modern generation of icons. This isn't just sportswear -- it's wearable history. A seamless fusion of royal craftsmanship, cultural pride, and sporting excellence, the Lorenze jersey stands as a collector's item and global statement of luxury in sport," commented Raj Karan Duggal, Founder of Lorenze as quoted by a press release from WCL.
Chairman of Channel2 Group corporation, owners of West Indies Champions, Ajay Sethi said, "West Indies Champions have many legends in the team, and the jersey is a fitting tribute to all the greats of West Indian cricket. World Championship of Legends is one of the best cricket competitions around the world, and we aim to clinch the trophy this year."
WCL 2025 features an all-star line-up including Chris Gayle, DJ Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Brett Lee, Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Sir Alastair Cook, AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, and more.
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— ANI
Reader Comments
Such an amazing tribute to Windies legends! But honestly, wouldn't this money be better spent on grassroots cricket development in Caribbean nations? Just saying...
The jersey looks fire! But I'm more excited to see Yuvi and Bhajji playing together again after so long. Nostalgia hitting hard! 🔥
As a cricket collector, I need this jersey! But I wonder how much it will cost - probably more than my monthly salary 😅 Still, what a piece of memorabilia!
The concept is great but I hope they've tested these jerseys properly. Gold embellishments might affect player movement and comfort during matches. Performance should come first!
Can't wait to see Pollard and Gayle in action! These legends deserve such royal treatment. Booking my tickets for the Birmingham match already! 🎉
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