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The Asian Legends League (ALL) 2026 is officially back on the calendar after organisers announced a revised schedule for the tournament’s second season.
Originally scheduled to begin in early June, the competition was postponed due to unforeseen technical reasons. The organisers have now confirmed that the six-team T20 tournament will be played from July 30 to August 10, 2026, with all 19 matches taking place at the Lotus Sports Club Ground in Nairobi, Kenya.
The tournament will once again bring together some of Asia’s biggest retired and former international cricketers, promising nearly two weeks of entertaining T20 action.
India vs Pakistan Clash Headlines Tournament
The marquee fixture of the tournament will see India Royals take on Pakistan Panthers on August 2, reviving one of cricket’s greatest rivalries.
The blockbuster encounter is expected to attract massive global attention as legendary cricketers from both nations return to the field for another chapter in the iconic India-Pakistan rivalry.
Six Teams to Compete for the Title
Season 2 will continue with its country-franchise format, featuring six teams representing major Asian cricketing nations.
The participating teams are:
- Indian Royals
- Pakistan Panthers
- Sri Lankan Lions
- Afghanistan Pathans
- Bangladesh Tigers
- Asian Stars
The Asian Stars enter the tournament as defending champions after winning the inaugural edition in 2025.
Star-Studded Line-up
Several well-known former international cricketers are expected to feature in this year’s competition, including:
- Shikhar Dhawan
- Suresh Raina
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Tillakaratne Dilshan
- Thisara Perera
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Shoaib Malik
- Harbhajan Singh
- Ambati Rayudu
- Yusuf Pathan
- Mohammad Shahzad
- Kamran Akmal
- Danushka Gunathilaka
- Naman Ojha
- Rishi Dhawan
The presence of these former stars is expected to make the tournament one of the biggest legends leagues in world cricket.
Asian Legends League 2026 Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| July 30 | Sri Lankan Lions vs Afghanistan Pathans | 3:30 PM |
| July 31 | Pakistan Panthers vs Asian Stars | 1:00 PM |
| July 31 | Indian Royals vs Bangladesh Tigers | 5:00 PM |
| August 1 | Afghanistan Pathans vs Asian Stars | 1:00 PM |
| August 1 | Sri Lankan Lions vs Bangladesh Tigers | 5:00 PM |
| August 2 | Indian Royals vs Pakistan Panthers | 3:00 PM |
| August 3 | Afghanistan Pathans vs Bangladesh Tigers | 1:00 PM |
| August 3 | Indian Royals vs Sri Lankan Lions | 5:00 PM |
| August 4 | Pakistan Panthers vs Afghanistan Pathans | 1:00 PM |
| August 4 | Sri Lankan Lions vs Asian Stars | 5:00 PM |
| August 5 | Asian Stars vs Indian Royals | 3:00 PM |
| August 6 | Pakistan Panthers vs Bangladesh Tigers | 1:00 PM |
| August 6 | Indian Royals vs Afghanistan Pathans | 5:00 PM |
| August 7 | Pakistan Panthers vs Sri Lankan Lions | 1:00 PM |
| August 7 | Asian Stars vs Bangladesh Tigers | 5:00 PM |
| August 8 | Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) | 1:00 PM |
| August 8 | Eliminator (3rd vs 4th) | 5:00 PM |
| August 9 | Qualifier 2 | 3:00 PM |
| August 10 | Grand Final | 4:30 PM |
Venue: Lotus Sports Club Ground, Nairobi, Kenya
Where to Watch Asian Legends League 2026 Live
TV Broadcast
All matches of the Asian Legends League 2026 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network.
Live Streaming
Fans can stream every match live through the FanCode app and website.
Asian Legends League 2026 Squads
Indian Royals
Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan, Naman Ojha, Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Rishi Dhawan, Saurabh Tiwari, Harbhajan Singh, Shadab Jakati, Abhimanyu Mithun, Sudeep Tyagi, Mohit Sharma, Rahul Yadav, Framan Ahmed, Subodh Bhati, Pawan Negi, Shahbaz Nadeem.
Pakistan Panthers
Captain: Mohammad Hafeez
Mohammad Hafeez, Sharjeel Khan, Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Umar Akmal, Imran Nazir, Saeed Ajmal, Sohail Tanveer, Yasir Shah, Rana Naveed-ul-Hasan, Mohammad Irfan, Zulfiquar Babar, Rahat Ali, Hassan Raza, Yasir Bhatt, Rana Naeem Anwar.
Sri Lankan Lions
Captain: Thisara Perera
Thisara Perera, Danushka Gunathilaka, Upul Tharanga, Milinda Siriwardane, Gihan Rupasinghe, Chaturanga De Silva, Jeevan Mendis, Ajantha Mendis, Seekuge Prasanna, Malintha Pushpakumara, Akalanka Ganegama, Thilana Thushara, Vikum Sanjaya, Mevan Fernando, TM Sampath, Nishan Samarkkody.
Bangladesh Tigers
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan, Mehedy Maruf, Nazmues Sadat, Alok Kapali, Dhiman Ghosh, Abul Hassan Raju, Arafat Sunny, Muktar Ali, Saqlain Shojib, Shafiul Islam, Rubbel Hossian, Taposh Ghosh, Nazmul Hossian Milon, Nasir Hossian, Ariful Haque, Farhad Hussain.
Afghanistan Pathans
Captain: Mohammad Shahzad
Mohammad Shahzad, Asghar Afghan, Shoaib Khan, Munir Kakar, Shabir Noori, Shamiullah Shinwari, Ghami Zadran, Khyber Umar, Khakid Khan Sangarkhil, Zahid Shirzad, Sahejad Pathan, Khalid Kail, Rokhan Barekzai, Mausif Khan, Batin Shah, Waqarullah Ishaq.
Asian Stars
Captain: Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina, Tillakaratne Dilshan, CP Rizwan, Angelo Perera, Dilshan Munaweera, Rohan Mustafa, Sheldon Jackson, Mehran Khan, Asela Gunaratne, Bipul Sharma, Isuru Udana, Zahoor Khan, Pawan Suyal, Munish Ansari, Sandeep Singh, Amitose Singh and Swapnil Patil.
With several cricketing legends returning to competitive action and an India-Pakistan showdown on the schedule, the Asian Legends League 2026 promises to be one of the most eagerly awaited veterans’ T20 tournaments of the year.