In a much awaited turn of events, India champion Vs. Pakistan champion Collide in World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 has been discontinued due to the ongoing political tension between the two countries. The cancellation has triggered large -scale fan reactions on social media, with many widely appreciating the Indian team’s stand.
India vs Pakistan match shut down between backlash
In a recent statement issued by the organizers apologizing by WCL organizers, the organizers said that including hockey and volleyball with recent sports fixtures between India and Pakistan, he expected to continue the trend with the WCL match to spread the joy globally. However, accepting the emotional impact due to this, he has decided to cancel the match and honestly apologize for any injury feelings, expecting public understanding.
“Recently India vs Pakistan Volleyball match as well as some other fixtures in different sports between two nations, we thought of continuing with India vs Pakistan match in WCL, just to make some pleasant memories for people around the world. Emotions and hope that people will understand that what we wanted to bring some pleasant moments for all fans,” The WCL statement said.
Many Indian players were taken out of the match
First former Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan He was taken out of Pakistan’s clash. Dhawan said in a social media post “Joe Kadam was taken on 11 May, UAP is still like that Hi Khada Hun, My Desh Mere Lai SB is crushed (The decision I took on May 11, I still stand by it. My country means everything for me, and nothing is more than the nation).
In addition, reports were revealed that many other players were also included. Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan And Harbhajan Singh The WCL has also been taken out of the clash on Sunday.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
This league should be closed
– Man United Magic 🇶🇦 (@ManunatedMagicc) July 19, 2025
Joe Kadam was taken on 11 May, UAP Aaj Bhai Vais Hi Khada Hoon. My country is my rhythm, all is crushed, and Kuch Nahi Hota from the country.
Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/glcwexcrnr
– Shikhar Dhawan (@sdhawan25) July 19, 2025
What happy memories? We were trading bombs 2 months ago.
And the Sports Ministry also needs to answer how it happened to other sports, even if those games are less fan after those games.
– SID (@Siddhiman) July 20, 2025
WCL should be asked why he decided the match with Pakistan when Shikhar Dhawan had already informed the organizers in writing that he would not play against Pakistan. Did any other Indian players email him or inform him after Dhawan? It seems that the match was canceled …
– Injury Maithil (@ishwarnjha) July 20, 2025
I have never been a fan of boycott culture. Such tasks seem to be childish when seen in a comprehensive context – especially when people focus on fooling people instead of bureaucracy. #INDVPAK #WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/csijobqnu2
– @Hairytage July 20, 2025
🚨 No India Match vs Pakistan.
– India vs Pakistan stopped in WCL#WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/ekpenl9Diz
– Cric ke tweets (@suhelcric) July 20, 2025
Shikhar Dhawan Domination. pic.twitter.com/mbwab4vupx
– Khushi (@love_liv_laf) July 20, 2025
🚨 No India Match vs Pakistan.
– India vs Pakistan stopped in WCL. pic.twitter.com/a1gksrugij
– Mufadal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 20, 2025
I do not understand why Shikhar Dhawan also agreed to play with terrorists like Shahid Afridi.
Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh do not agree to play with Pakistan, I do not get a shock… but Shikhar Dhawan was a surprise.
However, the WCL match with Pakistan has been closed…. pic.twitter.com/RCB178B1HF
– incognito (@incnito_qfs) July 20, 2025
India vs Pakistan stopped, going from the release sent by WCL, it seems that continuing the league without the Pakistan team is the best and most possible option for them. From IND organizers to players, they thought they would move forward with this and would not notice any but it was not. pic.twitter.com/unhkfan3u4
– Manoj Dimri (@Manoj_Dimri) July 20, 2025
Where greed for money is much more prominent than love for “making pleasant memories”.
– Subhashit Roy (@Subhajitedits) July 20, 2025
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