A Veterans’ Cricket Match Involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends Here on Sunday has been canceled after Indian players, Including Shikhar Dhawan, Refused to be a part, siting Pahalgam Terror Attack in April.
The second edition of the tournament started on June 18 at Edgbaston and is Scheduled for an august 2 final. World Cup Winner Yuvraj Singh is the captain of the India legends, while the squad also features the likes of harbhajan singh, irfan pathan, suresh raina, robin uthappa and varun aaron among oxes.
What did wcl say on the cancellation?
The WCL Organizers Shared a Statement on his X account, Detailing the Decision to Cancel and Said Their Intention While Conducting the match was to recreate some “Happy Memories.”
“After hearing the news that the pakistan hockey team will be coming to India this year, and see the recent India vs Pakistan Volleyball Match ALONG ALONG ALONG ALONG ALONG ALONG ALONG AL. Thought of Continuing with the India vs Pakistan Match at WCL, Just to Create Some Happy Memories for People Around the Globe.
“But maybe in the process, we ended up hurting the feelings of many and stirring emotions,” The WCL Statement Read.
The Organizers also apologized for “unintensive causing discomfort” to Indian legs.
“Hence, we have decided to call off the India-pakistan match. Fans, ”it read.
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Former India Opener Shikhar Dhawan also shared a statement on x, announcing his stand not to participate in the match against Pakistan.
“This is to formally reiterate and confirm that mr. shikhar dhawan will not be participating in any matches against the Pakistan team in the upcoming WCL League. Call and Whatsapp Dated 11th May 2025, “Read His Statement.
Dhawan made it clear that he has taken the call “Geopolitical” Situation Between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the pahalgam teror Attack and the ensuing options Sindoor Carriid Ope Country.
“In view of the current geopolitical situation and the prevailing tensions Between India and Pakistan, Mr. Dhawan and his team have taken this position after due to business.
“We respectively request the League’s understanding and cooperation on this matter,” He said in the statement.
India Had Defeated Pakistan by five wickets to win the inaugural edition of the Six-Team Legends Tournament Last Year in Edgbaston.
