Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard to wear most expensive jersey in cricket history with West Indies Champions

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Mayank Bande
Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard to wear most expensive jersey in cricket history with West Indies Champions image

World Championship of Legends (WCL) is all set to return with season 2 from Friday, July 18, offering fans another chance to relive the old days with stars of yesteryear in action.

Among the most attractive teams in the tournament this season are the West Indies Legends. The prolific side consists of icons of the sport in Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, among others.

To honor the legacy and presence of the two-time T20 World Champions, the WI legends will sport a special gold-embellished jersey during the tournament.

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Take a look at the stunning jersey that will make its on-field debut on Saturday, July 19.

West Indies legends unveil a gold-embellished jersey for WCL 2025

The T20 World Cup Champions from 2012 and 2016, Gayle, Dwayne Bravo and Pollard, were present during the jersey unveiling in Birmingham on Friday afternoon.

In a special partnership between the owners of the team, Channel 2 and Dubai's premium luxury brand, Lorenze, the iconic maroon color of the West Indies side will have real 18 karat gold embedded on it.

The jersey will be available in three exclusive editions, featuring 30g, 20g and 10g of gold respectively.

Raj Karan Duggal, founder of Lorenze, termed this jersey as "wearable history" as it was revealed to the fans.

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On the other hand, team owner Ajay Sethi spoke about their ambition to win the title this year after losing in the semi-final in 2024.

"This landmark release is a tribute to the rich heritage and legendary spirit of West Indies cricket greats — from Sir Clive Lloyd to Chris Gayle and the modern generation of icons. This isn't just sportswear — it's wearable history. A seamless fusion of royal craftsmanship, cultural pride, and sporting excellence, the Lorenze jersey stands as a collector’s item and global statement of luxury in sport," stated the founder.

"West Indies Champions have many legends in the team, and the jersey is a fitting tribute to all the greats of West Indian cricket. World Championship of Legends is one of the best cricket competitions around the world, and we aim to clinch the trophy this year," said Sethi.

See the first glimpse of the jersey below:

West Indies Legends squad for WCL 2025

Apart from the aforementioned names, the star-studded West Indies side will also have the likes of Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Lendl Simmons and Dwayne Smith in the roster that will challenge for the trophy.

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WI Legends squad: Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Sheldon Cottrell, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Chadwick Walton, Shannon Gabriel, Ashley Nurse, Fidel Edwards, William Perkins, Sulieman Benn, Dave Mohammed, Nikita Miller.

The stars from the Caribbean will begin their 2025 campaign against South Africa Legends on July 19 in Birmingham.