Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and many others have recently canceled the India vs Pakistan match at the legend’s upcoming World Championship after deciding to get out of the game.
India is undergoing political tension with its neighboring nation and archery, Pakistan, after a heinous attack in the Pahalgam Valley, killing many innocent Indian citizens.
As a result, a military operation called ‘Operation Sindoor’ was also launched by the Government of India; Between them, there has been immense diplomatic tension between the two countries.
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The World Championship of the Legends match between India and Pakistan was to be played in Birmingham on Sunday, July 20, but the players’ stance forced the authorities to call the game.
Shikhar Dhawan pulls out; India vs Pakistan match canceled in WCL
Although India and Pakistan have not played in bilateral chains for more than a decade, intensive rivalry can be seen as well as the Asia Cup along with several multi-tim events such as ICC tournaments.
With a recent match between these two countries set in the World Championship of Legends, former Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan wrote about his decision not to play against Pakistan in the tournament.
After being moved on social media, Dhawan confirmed that he was firm on his stance, he said, “May 11, Joe Ko Liya, Use Aaj Bhim Wes Hi Khada Hoon. My country is my country, and the country has seen a bad and Kuch Nahi Hot.” (I make the decision I have taken on 11 May till date. My country is everything for me, and nothing is more than the country.)
As a result of this and public outrage, WCL organizers finally decided to cancel the match between the two teams.
“WCL event organizers have confirmed that tomorrow’s match between India and Pakistan (Sunday, July 20, 16.30) has been canceled. Please do not be present, because the stadium will be closed. All ticket holders will get a full return, please see below for more information.” It was announced on the official X post of Edgbaston Stadium.
The WCL event organizers have confirmed that the match between India and Pakistan (Sunday 20 July 16.30) has been canceled. Please do not be present as the stadium will be closed.
All ticket holders will get full refund, please see below for more information. pic.twitter.com/q5a0dog356
– Edgbaston Stadium (@edgbaston) July 19, 2025
Official statement on cancellation of India vs Pakistan match
After cancellation of the scheduled match, a post has been created by the officials addressing the decision, and they have also asked the public to apologize.
He mentions how they aim to become a source of entertainment through sports. The decision to hold the match was taken after confirming that the Pakistan National Hockey Team would be for the Asia Cup for the recent volleyball game between India and India and Pakistan.
However, he has apologized to every fan and Indian cricket legends for any inconvenience to any inconvenience due to his decision. The brand value has also been affected to a large extent.
Dear friends, pic.twitter.com/viila3zrll
– World Championship of Legends (@WCLLEAGUE) July 19, 2025
India is WCL’s defending champion
Indian legends are the first champions of the World Championship of Legends, which was inaugurated in 2024 last year. The Men in Blue Greats played in the final of their previous season against the arch-rivals Pakistan legends and claimed their first title.
This time, he will enter the Multi-Team Legends Championships as a defending champion, while Yuvraj Singh remains the captain of the side.
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