The much awaited struggle between India Champion and Pakistan Champion in the ongoing World Championships of Legends 2025 (WCL 2025) was closed in Birmingham, which created a fresh and fierce controversy from the field.
As the WCL 2025 match was canceled, when Indian players dropped out of the match after resentment among fans, former Pakistan Pacer Abdur Rauf Khan accused the players of playing double games with both sides when it comes to public image.
Indian legends expressed their anger after the Indian legend refused to play Pakistan champions in WCL 2025, despite the fact that players like Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Shikhar Dhawan were seen walking with Pakistani counterparts, traveling together, shopping, and partying.
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WCL 2025: Behind the scenes, you travel together: Abdur Rauf Khan Slam Indian Player
Abdur Rauf Khan was told by the Times of India, “Public is a decaut that we are Nahhi Khalengen [You show the public that you won’t play each other, but behind the scenes you travel together and go shopping—that’s unfair]They roam together, eat together, and party together – then when it comes to playing a match, why do they portray a different picture in front of the public? ,
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The former Pakistani cricketer said that players from both sides share deep friendships, often spend time together during tourism. But when it comes to public appearances, they show a completely different picture of themselves, which is in a state of unnecessary drama and confusion among fans.
Rauf further said, “These are not just Pakistani players – even Indian players feel it. We have played together, have shared dressing rooms, have been eaten together, have been purchased on tourism, and have been in each other’s hotel rooms – we are out of the field. Then to portray such a difficult division for the public – like we will not play them.
Abdur Rauf Khan accused of cancellation of India vs Pakistan match in WCL 2025
Abdur strongly reacted to the India vs Pakistan match canceled in WCL 2025. He said that fans who came with enthusiasm were broken. Rauf felt that the players should respect the game and fans should give what they really deserve.
Former Pakistan fast bowler said, “Behind the curtain, the reality is very different. Fans, who come with great enthusiasm and spirit, are disappointed. It’s not a good look for cricket. We are better for sports and its fans.”
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Abdur Rauf Khan says that do not stop cricket on politics
After the initiative attack in April, cricket between India and Pakistan came into a standstill. Rauf feels that there should not be an increase in stress every time. He believes that sports and politics should remain separate and both countries should agree to play, whatever the situation.
Rauf insisted that fans suffer the most when the matches are canceled and urged for a system that continues cricket, even during difficult times between the two countries.
He signed, saying, “Unfortunately, fans are those who suffer the most … I believe that there should be a formal agreement that regardless of political stresses, ICC-approved events or bilateral tournaments should continue uninterrupted.”
