Vauve Global buys England Champions; Moeen Ali, Jason Roy and David Malan named for WCL Season 3

Vauve Global's purchase positions the England Champions under new ownership for this edition of the WCL. In a release, Sam Fernandes, CEO of RV Group, described the acquisition as an opportunity to develop the England franchise as a recognised sporting property on the WCL platform. WCL founder and CEO Harshit Tomar welcomed the investment and said that adding players such as David Malan, Jason Roy and Moeen Ali gives the England Champions an exciting base for Season 3.

The announced England Champions squad includes David Malan, Jason Roy and Moeen Ali. The story indicates additional renowned international cricketers will join the side, with the franchise aiming to combine England's cricketing legacy with player experience and profile. WCL Season 3 fields seven national Champions teams: India Champions, Pakistan Champions, England Champions, Australia Champions, South Africa Champions, West Indies Champions and Bangladesh Champions.

WCL is staging Season 3 in the UAE, marking the league's debut in Dubai and Sharjah. The league markets itself as a reunion of celebrated international players and a series of high-profile matchups that revive historical rivalries. The England Champions' new ownership and roster moves are presented as part of the lead-up to what organisers call the league's biggest season yet.

What to watch in the lead-up and during the event

• Team composition: How many active vs. retired internationals the England Champions finalise and how those roles are balanced across batting, bowling and leadership.
• Fixtures and marquee matchups: Any scheduled clashes between traditional rivals (for example, England vs. Australia or England vs. Pakistan) could be central to attendance and broadcast interest.
• Ownership plans: RV Group and Vauve Global's approach to promoting, commercialising and operating the franchise during the tournament will shape its short-term profile in WCL.

Why it matters to fans and stakeholders

For fans, the announcement signals that recognizable England players will appear under the England Champions banner in the UAE. For broadcasters, sponsors and franchise investors, the acquisition is presented as evidence of growing commercial interest in WCL. For the competition itself, adding established cricket names and new owners increases the league's ability to draw audiences for Season 3.

• Season 3 dates: October 3–18, 2026.
• Venues: Dubai and Sharjah.
• Teams participating: India Champions, Pakistan Champions, England Champions, Australia Champions, South Africa Champions, West Indies Champions and Bangladesh Champions.
• England Champions ownership: Vauve Global, Hong Kong, part of RV Group.
• Named England players: David Malan, Jason Roy, Moeen Ali.