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Retired Cricket Legends to Compete in Hong Kong T20 Cup
Some of the world's best cricket players have retired, which means they no longer play big games.
A company called Atherra Sports wants to bring them back for one special week.
They are organising a new tournament called the World T20 Continent Cup.
The tournament will happen in Hong Kong in the middle of December 2026.
Four teams will play: the Asia Warriors, Europe Champions, Africa Lions, and North America Eagles.
They will play nine matches, and the winning team will become the first champion.
The Asia Warriors team already has many famous players from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Oman, and India.
Fans will get the chance to see their old heroes play again.
It will be a fun celebration of cricket, not just a serious competition.
India-based Atherra Sports will organise the inaugural World T20 Continent Cup in Hong Kong in mid-December 2026.
The week-long tournament will feature four continental teams: Asia Warriors, Europe Champions, Africa Lions, and North America Eagles.
The event comprises nine high-octane matches, culminating in a grand final to crown the first champion.
The Asia Warriors' confirmed star-studded lineup includes Shikhar Dhawan, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahmudullah Riyadh, and Rubel Hossain.
The organisers describe the event as a festival of cricketing nostalgia showcasing the sport's growing global footprint beyond traditional strongholds.
- Who
- Retired international cricket stars and India-based organiser Atherra Sports.
- What
- The inaugural World T20 Continent Cup, a T20 tournament featuring retired legends from four continental teams, with nine matches and a grand final.
- Where
- Hong Kong.
- When
- Mid-December 2026, over a week-long period.
- Why
- To celebrate cricketing nostalgia, let fans relive the brilliance of retired heroes, and highlight cricket's growing global footprint.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Atherra Sports (India-based)
- Host City
- Hong Kong
- Timing
- Mid-December 2026, week-long
- Teams
- Asia Warriors, Europe Champions, Africa Lions, North America Eagles
- Matches
- 9, including a grand final
- Asia Warriors Squad
- 20-member squad; star players include Shikhar Dhawan, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahmudullah Riyadh, Rubel Hossain
- Nations Represented in Asia Warriors
- Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Oman, India
Quotes
Sandeep Kumar
Media executive for Atherra Sports
“Scheduled for mid-December 2026 in Hong Kong, the week‑long spectacle will feature four continental teams battling for glory in nine high‑octane matches, culminating in a grand final to crown the inaugural champion”
deccanchronicle.com
“The event is set to be more than just a tournament—it will be a festival of cricketing nostalgia, giving fans a chance to relive the brilliance of their heroes in a competitive yet celebratory environment”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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