Cricket in China | WCC Legends League to be launched in Shanghai: Cricket in China has been growing slowly for years, and it has been waiting for a chance to reach more people. That chance may be coming soon. The World Championship of Cricket (WCC) is working with a company called Dongyuehui Sports to start a new cricket league in China.
This will be China’s first ever Legends T20 league. It will have eight teams, and the players will be famous retired international cricketers. The first season is planned for May 2027.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking for new countries where cricket can grow. Cricket will also be played at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which could help China build up its own cricket.
In October 2026, WCC and Dongyuehui Sports signed an agreement, called a Memorandum of Understanding. Dongyuehui Sports runs the Shaxi Town Cricket Centre in Taicang, in Jiangsu Province. Praveen Sharma, Chairman of WCC, and Yonghui Tong, Chairman of Dongyuehui Sports, signed it.
The plan is about more than one tournament. The bigger goal is to bring cricket to new countries and new fans.
Praveen Sharma (Chairman, WCC) said that cricket brings people from different cultures together, and that China is one of the most exciting places for the sport to grow. He said WCC is asking local authorities for support. With Dongyuehui Sports, WCC wants to put on top-quality cricket and inspire new players and fans. He called the agreement an important step.
Amandeep Singh (Founder, WCC) said WCC has wanted to come to China from the very start, and this agreement brings that goal closer. He wants fans to see famous cricketers play and wants new people to discover the game. He said he is looking forward to working with the partners in Taicang to make the first season special.
Yonghui Tong (Chairman, Dongyuehui Sports) said his company wants China to become a place that hosts big international sports events. He wants the Shaxi Town Cricket Centre to be the main home of cricket in China. He said working with WCC will bring big cricket stars to Chinese fans, get more people playing, and help cricket in China last for the long term.
The people who run WCC also own the World Tennis League, the Stars Golf League, and the World Padel League, so they have a lot of experience running international sports leagues. Dongyuehui Sports brings local knowledge and facilities. Together, they hope to bring top cricket to Chinese fans and get more people interested in the game.
Young Chinese players can learn from famous players, and many of those players have played in the ICC Cricket World Cup.The legends have played all over the world, but for many of them this will be their first time playing in China. Investors can take part by buying teams, forming partnerships, or investing in the league. China is one of the biggest consumer markets in the world.
