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India-Pakistan Veterans' Match in World Championship of Legends Cancelled After Indian Players, Including Shikhar Dhawan, Refuse to Play.
INDIA, JUL 19 – Several Indian players withdrew from the match citing political tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, prompting sponsor EaseMyTrip to disassociate from any Pakistan-involving games.
- The India Champions vs Pakistan Champions clash was cancelled hours before kickoff, scheduled for Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
- Amid lingering geopolitical strain, the Pahalgam terror attack in April killed 26, prompting India’s military response under Operation Sindoor.
- Veteran Indian players led by Yuvraj Singh withdrew from the fixture, driven by demand to exclude Shahid Afridi, while Shikhar Dhawan publicly refused on X.
- Remaining tournament matches will continue, organisers apologised for hurting sentiments, and fans will receive full refunds.
- Following the cancellation, the tournament continues with the next match on July 22 against South Africa Champions at County Ground, Northampton, with semis on July 31 and final on August 2.
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Why was the WCL legends match between India and Pakistan cancelled?
A veterans’ cricket match involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends here on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it, citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
World Championship of Legends cancels India-Pakistan match after Indian stars boycott game - The Tribune
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.
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