The World Championship of Legends match between India and Pakistan on July 20 was canceled due to controversies. Many Indian veterans opted out of the match. The organizers expressed happiness to the fans, but the decision was withdrawn due to the feelings hurt.
The cricket match between India and Pakistan is always exciting. Viewers of the two countries are quite fierce during the match, but this time this much awaited match in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) was engulfed in controversies. The match played on 20 July 2025 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham has been canceled.
In a statement released late Saturday night, the organizers made it clear that continuing this match could have hurt the feelings of many people. This is why it was decided to cancel it.
Indian legendary players disagreeed
There was a protest against this match from the beginning. Many Indian cricket giants like Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and Yusuf Pathan had separated themselves from this match. In a statement issued by Shikhar Dhawan, it was clearly stated that he would not take part against Pakistan in any match given the current political situation.
WCL expressed regret
- The statement issued by the WCL said that we had decided this match for the purpose of giving a moment of happiness for the fans. Seeing the recent volleyball and hockey matches between India and Pakistan, we felt that such a step could be taken in cricket.
- Perhaps we missed the feelings of people. We unknowingly made the cricket giants who have earned respect for the country. For this reason, we have decided to cancel this match.
