Dubai, Nov. 12 -- Cricket in China has long held ambitions of reaching a wider mainstream audience, waiting for the right opportunity to accelerate its growth. That moment may now be approaching.

The World Championship of Cricket (WCC), in association with Dongyuehui Sports, is preparing to usher in a new era for the sport in China through the launch of a landmark franchise-based competition.

In a first for the country, a world-class, Eight-team Legends T20 franchise league is set to be introduced, representing a significant step in cricket's global expansion and opening exciting new possibilities for the game in China. The inaugural edition is planned for May 2027, bringing together some of the sport's most celebrated former internatio...