Asian Legends League 2026 to be Held in Nairobi From July 30

The organisers of the Asian Legends League have announced a revised schedule for the second edition of the tournament, confirming that the competition will now be held from July 30 to August 10, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. The six-team T20 tournament was originally scheduled to begin in early June but was postponed due to unforeseen technical reasons. The updated calendar features 19 matches, all of which will be played at the Lotus Sports Club Ground, with former international cricketers from across Asia returning to competitive action.

The tournament will feature six teams representing different Asian cricketing nations and regions: Indian Royals, Pakistan Panthers, Sri Lankan Lions, Bangladesh Tigers, Afghanistan Pathans and Asian Stars. The country-franchise format introduced in the inaugural edition has been retained for the new season. Asian Stars enter the tournament as the defending champions after winning the first edition in 2025, while the remaining teams will aim to challenge for the title in a round-robin league followed by knockout matches.

One of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament is the India Royals versus Pakistan Panthers clash scheduled for August 2, a contest expected to attract significant attention from cricket fans around the world. The league stage will run from July 30 to August 7, followed by Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator on August 8, Qualifier 2 on August 9 and the Grand Final on August 10. All matches throughout the tournament will be played at the same venue in Nairobi.

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Several well-known former international cricketers are set to participate in the competition. The Indian Royals will be led by Shikhar Dhawan and include players such as Ambati Rayudu, Harbhajan Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Mohit Sharma and Naman Ojha. Pakistan Panthers, captained by Mohammad Hafeez, feature experienced names including Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Sharjeel Khan, Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Irfan. Defending champions Asian Stars, led by Suresh Raina, include Tillakaratne Dilshan, Isuru Udana, Rohan Mustafa and Sheldon Jackson, while Bangladesh Tigers will be captained by Shakib Al Hasan.

The Sri Lankan Lions, under Thisara Perera, boast experienced players such as Upul Tharanga, Danushka Gunathilaka, Ajantha Mendis and Seekuge Prasanna. Meanwhile, the Afghanistan Pathans will be captained by Mohammad Shahzad and include former international players Asghar Afghan, Shamiullah Shinwari and Munir Kakar. The tournament is designed to celebrate the legacy of Asian cricket by bringing together retired and former international stars for a competitive T20 competition.

Fans will be able to follow every match live throughout the tournament. The Asian Legends League 2026 will be telecast on Sony Sports Network, while live streaming will be available through the FanCode app and website. With several legendary cricketers returning to the field and a packed schedule featuring 19 matches over 12 days, the second edition promises to deliver entertaining cricket and revive some of the sport's most memorable rivalries for fans across the world.

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