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Indian actor Ajay Devgn joins forces with World Championship of Legends
Mumbai: Indian actor Ajay Devgn is making a strategic investment in the upcoming World Championship of Legends, a highly anticipated Global T20 tournament set to take place at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, England. The tournament is scheduled to run from 3 July to 18 July, featuring legendary players.
Talking about taking his love for cricket to the next level, Actor Ajay Devgn shared, “As a cricket enthusiast, this championship is an incredible event where legendary cricketers will be back on the field. These players are celebrated globally and watching them play again is a dream for every cricket lover.”
The star-studded event is proposed to include cricketing legends such as Yuvraj Singh, Brett Lee, Kevin Petersen, Suresh Raina, Shahid Afridi, and many more who will add their brilliance and experience to the competition.
WCL is being presented by the renowned Indian travel company EaseMyTrip.
EaseMyTrip CEO and co-founder Nishant Pitti stated, ‘EaseMyTrip has been associated with many cricketing and sporting events in the past, but WCL has a unique feel to its structure. It’s nostalgic, bringing back our cricketing legends together, and that too in England. It’s going to be amazing. Moreover, I have always admired Mr. Ajay Devgn, and I am sure the combination of Cinema and Cricket will be an amazing gift to all the fans across the globe.”
The World Championship of Legends 2024 proposes to host six teams – India, Pakistan, Australia, England, West Indies, and South Africa. This international clash of legends is expected to captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
World Championship of Legends the visionary founder Harshit Tomar expressed his delight at the unfolding partnership with Ajay Devgn. “We are thrilled to welcome Indian Legend Mr. Ajay Devgn as part of this journey. Have always been his fan and love his aura and I am sure his involvement will take our WCL to the next level. His passion for the game and commitment to promoting cricket align perfectly with the values of the World Championship Of Legends. With an expected list of renowned and esteemed players, we are confident that WCL 2024 will be an unparalleled success.”
As cricket fans eagerly await the commencement of the tournament, the World Championship of Legends is gearing up to deliver a spectacular cricketing extravaganza, showcasing the best of the best in T20 cricket.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
