In a major development at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, the highly anticipated clash between India Champions and Pakistan Champions in Birmingham has been officially called off. The Indian side forfeited the match after several key players, including Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, and Shikhar Dhawan, declined to take the field.
Tournament officials stated that the Indian players objected to the presence of Shahid Afridi in the Pakistani squad. “If Afridi plays, we shall not,” the Indian contingent reportedly told organizers. As a result, the match scheduled for 8:30 p.m. at a sold-out venue was cancelled.
WCL 2025 Continues Despite India-Pakistan Match Cancellation
The WCL management confirmed that all other fixtures in the tournament will go ahead as scheduled. Fans who purchased tickets for the India vs Pakistan encounter can apply for a full refund through Cricket Lorz.
The Pakistan Champions began their campaign with a 5-run win over England Champions. Meanwhile, South Africa Champions secured a narrow ball-out victory over West Indies Champions in another thrilling WCL 2025 fixture.
The incident has added controversy to the tournament and raised questions about sportsmanship and political tension affecting cricketing events.
