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WCL 2025: Pakistan Stirs New Controversy After India Refuses To Play, Makes Another Bizarre Demand

The controversy came after the India Champions cancelled the fixture due to strained relations between the two nations.

Fresh drama has hit the World Championship of Legends (WCL) as the planned showdown between the India Champions and Pakistan Champions has suddenly been cancelled in Birmingham. The controversy came after the India Champions cancelled the fixture due to strained relations between the two nations. Tournament officials consequently had to cancel the match, leading to a disagreement between the two sides.

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A report by news agency ANI indicates that some top Indian players – captain Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, and Yusuf Pathan – opted out. Their move comes after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent initiation of India’s Operation Sindoor. All these incidents have added to the diplomatic tensions between the two countries. In turn, the WCL issued a statement apologising for “unintentionally causing discomfort” to the Indian contingent, affirming that the match could not proceed.

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“WCL have conveyed to England and Wales Cricket Board that they, as organisers, were not able to conduct this match. The India Champions team are not at fault. Pakistan Champions team are not willing to share points because they are saying that it is India who backed out, not them.” WCL sources told ANI.

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In the meantime, there is growing discontent in the Pakistan camp. Initially informed that the points would be shared as a result of the cancellation, the Pakistan Champions have strongly protested the decision. They argue that since India withdrew from the match, they deserve the two full points. Team owner Kamil Khan stated that Pakistan deserved the points because they were willing to play.

“If we reach the final, then the decisions regarding that will be made then. And as for this match, the two points will be awarded to us, and we deserve those points as per the rules,” he said.

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According to a report by ANI, WCL officials have since updated the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on the reasons for the no-show. Pakistan, who were the runners-up in the last edition of the tournament, started their current campaign with a five-run victory over England. They next play South Africa on Friday, while the India Champions will now start their tournament against the same South African team on Tuesday.

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Daisy Mehta

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Daisy Mehta is a sports news writer with 2 years of experience in journalism. She loves cricket and covers all kinds of news about the game, from match highlights to player interviews. Daisy graduated from Jesus and Mary College (DU) and has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the Delhi School of Journalism (DU). She has worked with well-known media companies like ABP Network, Zee Media, and Outlook, where she learned a lot about sports reporting. Before her articles are published, they are checked by the News Desk team to make sure everything is accurate. Daisy is committed to providing reliable information, making her a trusted source for sports news. In her free time, Daisy enjoys traveling and playing badminton. You can connect with her on LinkedIn for more updates and insights!

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First published on: Jul 22, 2025 11:19 AM IST


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