The India vs Pakistan match in the World Championship of Legends has been cancelled after Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and many other players pulled out. The match, scheduled to take place in Birmingham (England), was to be held on Sunday (July 20), but the Indian players’ stance forced the organisers to call off the contest.
The decision was announced by the organisers on social media after Shikhar Dhawan reiterated his stance of not playing against Pakistan. Ahead of the scheduled Indo-Pak showdown, Dhawan took to social media to share the letter he wrote to the organisers about his decision not to play against Pakistan in the tournament.
The decision comes in the wake of the tensions between the two countries on the border.
“The event organisers of WCL have confirmed that tomorrow’s match between India and Pakistan (Sunday 20th July at 16.30) has been cancelled. Please do not attend as the stadium will be closed. All ticket holders will receive a full refund, the official X account of Edgbaston Stadium announced.
Other former India players like Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, and Yusuf Pathan also pulled out of the match against Pakistan.
It isn’t yet clear what decision the organisers would take if India and Pakistan reach the final of the tournament.
