The Asian Legends League 2026 is a landmark T20 cricket event bringing together six iconic franchises packed with retired and veteran superstars from across Asia.
Running from June 2 to June 14, 2026, at the Gymkhana Club Ground in Nairobi, the tournament is organised by The World Sports Group.
Whether you’re here for Sangakkara’s elegance, Shakib’s all-round brilliance, or Wasim Akram bowling again, this complete guide to every team, squad, and player list has you covered.
Asian Legends League 2026 — Tournament Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | Asian Legends League T20 2026 |
| Short Name | ALL 2026 |
| Format | T20 (Twenty20) |
| Dates | June 2 – June 14, 2026 |
| Total Matches | 19 |
| Number of Teams | 6 |
| Venue | Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Organizer | The World Sports Group |
| Official Website | allt20.asia |
All 6 Asian Legends League 2026 Teams at a Glance
The Asian Legends League 2026 features six teams packed with former international stars from across Asia.
| Sr. No. | Team | Region | Captain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Royals | India | TBC |
| 2 | Pakistan Panthers | Pakistan | TBC |
| 3 | Sri Lankan Lions | Sri Lanka | TBC |
| 4 | Bangladesh Tigers | Bangladesh | Shakib Al Hasan |
| 5 | Afghanistan Pathans | Afghanistan | Asghar Afghan |
| 6 | Asian Stars | Mixed Asia | TBC |
1. Indian Royals — Squad 2026
The Indian Royals carry the weight of India’s storied T20 legacy, packed with household names from the golden era of Indian cricket. With explosive top-order batters, crafty spinners, and experienced all-rounders, this squad is built for pure entertainment.
Full Players List — Indian Royals
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shikhar Dhawan | Opener / Batter |
| Suresh Raina | Batter |
| Ambati Rayudu | Batter |
| Faiz Fazal | Batter |
| Yusuf Pathan | Batting All-Rounder |
| Stuart Binny | Batting All-Rounder |
| Rishi Dhawan | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Pawan Negi | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Dinesh Karthik | Wicket-Keeper / Finisher |
| Naman Ojha | Wicket-Keeper |
| Harbhajan Singh | Spinner / Bowler |
| Shahbaz Nadeem | Spinner |
| Sudeep Tyagi | Pacer |
| Anureet Singh | Pacer |
| Manpreet Gony | Pacer |
| Shadab Jakati | Spinner |
2. Pakistan Panthers — Squad 2026
The Pakistan Panthers are built for aggressive T20 cricket. With explosive openers at the top, seasoned all-rounders in the middle, and a deep and varied pace-heavy bowling attack, this is quintessential Pakistani cricket.
Full Players List — Pakistan Panthers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Sharjeel Khan | Opener / Batter |
| Imran Nazir | Opener / Batter |
| Umar Akmal | Batter / WK |
| Sami Aslam | Batter |
| Mohammad Hafeez | Batting All-Rounder |
| Shoaib Malik | Batting All-Rounder |
| Kamran Akmal | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Abdur Rehman | Spinner |
| Saeed Ajmal | Spinner (Doosra Specialist) |
| Yasir Shah | Leg-Spinner |
| Sohail Tanvir | Pacer |
| Naved-ul-Hasan | Pacer / All-Rounder |
| Mohammad Irfan | Pacer |
| Rahat Ali | Pacer |
| Rana Naeem Anwar | Batter |
| Wahab Riaz | Pacer |
3. Sri Lankan Lions — Squad 2026
The Sri Lankan Lions are one of the most balanced squads in the tournament, boasting a stellar batting line-up headlined by a true legend of the game, backed by a versatile spin and pace bowling attack.
Full Players List — Sri Lankan Lions
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Kumar Sangakkara | Batter / Wicket-Keeper |
| Upul Tharanga | Opener / Batter |
| Chamara Kapugedera | Batter |
| Gihan Rupasinghe | Batter |
| Danushka Gunathilaka | Batting All-Rounder |
| Chaturanga de Silva | Batting All-Rounder |
| Shehan Jayasuriya | Batting All-Rounder |
| Thisara Perera | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Jeevan Mendis | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Malinda Pushpakumara | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Seekkuge Prasanna | Spinner |
| Ajantha Mendis | Mystery Spinner |
| Nuwan Pradeep | Pacer |
| Akalanka Ganegama | Pacer |
| Thilan Thushara | Pacer |
| Vikum Sanjaya | Pacer |
4. Bangladesh Tigers — Squad 2026
The Bangladesh Tigers bring tremendous depth and resilience to the tournament, led by one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history. The squad balances a strong all-rounder core with a reliable bowling unit and solid batting depth.
Full Players List — Bangladesh Tigers
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan (Captain) | Batting All-Rounder |
| Tushar Imran | Batter |
| Alok Kapali | All-Rounder |
| Nadif Chowdhury | Batter |
| Mehedi Maruf | Batter |
| Asif Ahmed | Batter |
| Shuvagata Hom | Batting All-Rounder |
| Nazmus Sadat | Batting All-Rounder |
| Ariful Haque | Batting All-Rounder |
| Naeem Islam | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Ziaur Rahman | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Jubair Hossain | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Dhiman Ghosh | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Abul Hasan | Pacer |
| Muktar Ali | Batter |
| Elias Sunny | Spinner |
| Shafiul Islam | Pacer |
| Rubel Hossain | Pacer |
5. Afghanistan Pathans — Squad 2026
The Afghanistan Pathans represent the exciting rise of Afghan cricket on the global stage. With hard-hitting batters and a variety of spin and pace options, this team is a genuine dark horse with real match-winning capability.
Full Players List — Afghanistan Pathans
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | Opener / Batter |
| Shabir Noori | Batter |
| Asghar Afghan (Captain) | Batter |
| Riaz Hassan | Batter |
| Sediqullah Pacha | Batter |
| Samiullah Shinwari | Batting All-Rounder |
| Nijat Masood | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Mohammad Shahzad | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Munir Ahmad Kakkar | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Aftab Alam | Pacer |
| Dawlat Zadran | Pacer |
| Waqarullah Ishaq | Pacer |
| Rokhan Barakzai | Batter |
| Wafadar Momand | Pacer |
| Khaiber Omar | All-Rounder |
| Batin Shah | All-Rounder |
| Wasim Akram | Pacer (Legend) |
6. Asian Stars — Squad 2026
The Asian Stars are a truly pan-Asian franchise, drawing top talent from across the entire region. With arguably the most cosmopolitan squad in the tournament, they carry quality in every department and are a genuine wildcard team.
Full Players List — Asian Stars
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | Opener / Batting All-Rounder |
| Dilshan Munaweera | Opener / Batter |
| Robin Uthappa | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Saurabh Tiwary | Batter |
| Asela Gunaratne | All-Rounder |
| Angelo Perera | Batting All-Rounder |
| TM Sampath | Batting All-Rounder |
| Isuru Udana | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Raghav Dhawan | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Mehran Khan | Batter |
| Chundangapoyil Rizwan | Batter |
| Farman Ahmed | Batter |
| Sarul Kanwar | Batter |
| Bipul Sharma | Spinner |
| Ankit Rajpoot | Pacer |
| Pawan Suyal | Pacer |
Captains List — Asian Legends League 2026
| Team | Captain | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Royals | TBC | India |
| Pakistan Panthers | TBC | Pakistan |
| Sri Lankan Lions | TBC | Sri Lanka |
| Bangladesh Tigers | Shakib Al Hasan | Bangladesh |
| Afghanistan Pathans | Asghar Afghan | Afghanistan |
| Asian Stars | TBC | Multi-Asia |
What Makes the Asian Legends League 2026 Special?
- Legendary Star Power — Icons like Kumar Sangakkara, Shakib Al Hasan, and Tillakaratne Dilshan take the field together for the first time in years, in the same tournament.
- Pan-Asian Representation — Six nations (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan) and a pan-Asian select XI compete under one roof.
- Legends Format — Retired and veteran players relive their greatest days and entertain a whole new generation of cricket fans.
- Wasim Akram is Back — The greatest left-arm pacer in history is listed in the Afghanistan Pathans squad. Enough said.
- The India-Pakistan Clash — The most anticipated fixture in cricket — Indian Royals vs Pakistan Panthers — is on the schedule and is the match everyone circles on the calendar.
- Balanced Competition — Each team brings a distinct style: India’s batting depth, Pakistan’s express pace, Sri Lanka’s elegance, Bangladesh’s resilience, Afghanistan’s raw energy, and the Asian Stars’ cosmopolitan flair.
- Nairobi Setting — The historic Gymkhana Club Ground in Kenya provides a unique, intimate atmosphere that brings fans closer to their cricketing heroes.
Wrapping Up
The Asian Legends League 2026 is more than just a cricket tournament, it is a living tribute to the players who defined an entire era of Asian cricket.
With six star-studded franchises assembled under one roof, the league delivers legendary match-ups, long-awaited rivalries, and the joy of watching cricket’s greatest names back in action.
From Sangakkara’s timeless elegance to Wasim Akram’s seam movement, every ball bowled in Nairobi carries the weight of memories. Mark your calendars for June 2 to June 14, 2026, this is one cricket spectacle you simply cannot afford to miss.
FAQs
Six teams — Indian Royals, Pakistan Panthers, Sri Lankan Lions, Bangladesh Tigers, Afghanistan Pathans, and Asian Stars.
Shakib Al Hasan is the confirmed captain of the Bangladesh Tigers.
Asghar Afghan, the former Afghanistan national captain, leads the Afghanistan Pathans.
Yes! Wasim Akram is listed in the Afghanistan Pathans squad, making him one of the most exciting names in the entire tournament.
Bangladesh Tigers have the largest squad with 18 players, followed by Afghanistan Pathans with 17.
Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lankan Lions), Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh Tigers), Tillakaratne Dilshan (Asian Stars), Wasim Akram (Afghanistan Pathans), Shikhar Dhawan (Indian Royals), and Shoaib Malik (Pakistan Panthers) are among the biggest names.
