{"id":106173,"date":"2025-06-04T11:01:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T15:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/?p=106173"},"modified":"2025-06-13T05:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T09:08:04","slug":"cricket-legends-volume-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/cricket-legends-volume-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Cricket Legends \u2013 Volume II\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hero-container hero-image-container\" id=\"hero-image-container\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cricket-Legends-\u2013-Volume-II-hero-png.webp\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3 autographs and 2 numbered cards per box.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New star-studded checklist including Flintoff, Anderson and Broad.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dual cards for the first time.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early limited launch in the Fanatics store \u2013 details to be announced&#8230;<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following an incredibly successful debut in 2024, Topps Cricket <a href=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/team\/profile\/wwe\/legend\/\" class=\"auto-internal-link\">Legend<\/a>s of the Game is set to release soon with a stacked new checklist and exciting additions. Celebrating some of the sport&#8217;s most iconic players from all over the world, this is the perfect set for cricket purists and collectors alike, who are looking to add some star-studded names to their collection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NEW FACES \u2013 English Heroes \u2013 Freddie Flintoff, James Anderson, Stuart Broad and more!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Topps Cricket \u2018Legends of the Game\u2019 debuted in 2024, with the likes of Jacques Kallis, Kumar Sangakkara and Kevin Pietersen being amongst the first name&nbsp;to be celebrated in the distinguished collection. This year sees a whopping 24 new names added to the checklist, with some major highlights to be found.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first notable addition is the inclusion of English bowling greats James Anderson and Stuart Broad. The most successful bowling partnership ever, Anderson and Broad captivated crowds all over the world with spells of world-class swing bowling and finished their careers with a combined 1838 wickets in all formats between them, a truly iconic pair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stuard-broad-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stuard-broad-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stuard-broad-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stuard-broad-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stuard-broad-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stuard-broad-png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining them in making their debut appearance in a Cricket Legends set are fellow Englishmen Graeme Swann, David Gower, Graham Gooch, Graeme Hick, Jonathan Trott and Mark Butcher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, there is one other English name that is sure to be a big chase for collectors, Andrew \u2018Freddie\u2019 Flintoff. The legendary all-rounder is an unmistakable name in the world of cricket, having become his nation\u2019s hero in the iconic 2005 Ashes series and gone on to become one of the sport&#8217;s most beloved players. Flintoff is a real fan favourite of the sport, with his return to the sport through coaching in the 2024 edition of The Hundred being met with great acclaim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/andrew-flintoff-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/andrew-flintoff-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/andrew-flintoff-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/andrew-flintoff-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/andrew-flintoff-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/andrew-flintoff-png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NEW FACES \u2013 Global Giants \u2013 Shahid Afridi, Mahela Jayawardene, Graeme Smith and more!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 release of Cricket Legends of The Game also sees some new names from a total of nine different countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the nine new names from England, there is also a new name from Ashes rivals Australia, with the iconic Mitchell Johnson, terroriser of English batsmen in the 2013-14 Ashes series, making his maiden appearance in a Cricket Legends set.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mitchell-johnson-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mitchell-johnson-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mitchell-johnson-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mitchell-johnson-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mitchell-johnson-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mitchell-johnson-png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other iconic names that are featuring for the first time are Pakistan\u2019s Shahid \u2018Boom Boom\u2019 Afridi as well as West Indies white-ball hero Daren Sammy. Furthermore, for the first time in Cricket Legends of The Game, cricketers from the Netherlands and Ireland are represented, with Dutch icon Ryan ten Doeschate and Irish hero Kevin O\u2019Brien featuring in their debut launch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shahid-afridi-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shahid-afridi-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shahid-afridi-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shahid-afridi-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shahid-afridi-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shahid-afridi-png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With new legendary names from England, South Africa, Pakistan, Ireland, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, West Indies and New Zealand, this a set that truly celebrates some of the WORLD\u2019S best cricketers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NEW DUAL AUTOS TO FIND!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as debuting autograph cards from some of cricket\u2019s biggest names, such as Lasith Malinga and Dwayne Bravo, Topps Cricket Legends of the Game allows collectors to find dual autos for the first time in a cricket product!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 14 dual autos to find in this year\u2019s release, with each card celebrating a pairing of legendary cricketers from some of cricket\u2019s most successful nations. English pairings include the iconic 2005 Ashes-winning pairing of Kevin Pietersen and Freddie Flintoff, or you can roll back the years to England\u2019s maverick pair of Ian Botham and David Gower.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From South Africa, two of the greatest cricketers to have graced the game come together on one card with Jacques Kallis and Dale Steyn, as well as a pair of Cricket Legends debutants in the form of Graeme Smith and Mark Boucher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dale-steyn-jacques-kallis-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dale-steyn-jacques-kallis-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dale-steyn-jacques-kallis-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dale-steyn-jacques-kallis-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dale-steyn-jacques-kallis-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dale-steyn-jacques-kallis-png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of Sri Lanka\u2019s greatest-ever players are represented in Cricket Legends, but none come bigger than the batting juggernauts of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, two players who certainly knew how to score runs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jayawardene-sangakkara-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jayawardene-sangakkara-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jayawardene-sangakkara-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jayawardene-sangakkara-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jayawardene-sangakkara-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jayawardene-sangakkara-png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With dual autos from England, Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa and the West Indies to find, this is a truly special cricket collection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its plentiful checklist, limited availability, and its distinct celebration of some of cricket\u2019s greatest players, this is a can\u2019t-miss collection for any cricket fans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collectors will be able to find&nbsp;Topps Cricket Legends \u2013 volume II at the Fanatics London Store and on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/topps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Topps.com<\/strong><\/a><strong>, while stocks last.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the set celebrating some of Cricket&#8217;s most iconic players<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":106174,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"mc4wp_mailchimp_campaign":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[8846,8827],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-106173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cricket","category-feature-uk"],"acf":{"color_theme":"rgba(255,80,119,1)"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=106173"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106173\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/106174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=106173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=106173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=106173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}