Faf joins AB for WCL title defence

AB de Villiers will captain a South Africa Champions squad packed with former Proteas stars at the 2026 World Championship of Legends.

Defending champions South Africa have announced their squad for the third edition of the World Championship of Legends, with AB de Villiers again leading the side.

De Villiers is joined by former Proteas captains Faf du Plessis and JP Duminy, while experienced internationals Wayne Parnell, Imran Tahir and Colin Ingram are also included.

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The squad also features plenty of talent with the ball. Marchant de Lange and Hardus Viljoen have been selected alongside Parnell, while former Proteas great Allan Donald is part of the group.

Richard Levi, Sarel Erwee and Morne van Wyk add further batting experience, with Aaron Phangiso and Shaun von Berg providing additional spin options. Robbie Frylinck completes the squad.

South Africa head into the tournament as defending champions after winning the second edition in 2025. The official WCL records list the Proteas as last season’s champions after they won four of their five league matches before going on to lift the trophy.

The 2026 competition will be staged in the UAE from 3 to 18 October, with seven teams competing for the title.

South Africa are scheduled to begin their campaign against West Indies Champions in Sharjah on 4 October.

The Proteas legends are all set to take the field at WCL Season 3! 💥 From iconic names to unforgettable cricketing moments, South Africa Champions are ready to bring their A-game and make this season one to remember. 🏆💚

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— World Championship Of Legends (@WclLeague) October 1, 2026

South Africa Champions squad: AB de Villiers (captain), Faf du Plessis, Wayne Parnell, JP Duminy, Marchant de Lange, Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, Aaron Phangiso, Richard Levi, Allan Donald, Sarel Erwee, Colin Ingram, Morne van Wyk, Shaun von Berg, Robbie Frylinck.

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