Cricket match between Indian and Pakistani players — part of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) — was called off after Indian players, like Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, are members of the India Champions side, refused to play against Pakistan players, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, citing recent “geopolitical tensions” between the two nations, according to a statement issued by WCL on Sunday.
The WCL is an international cricket league where retired, non-contracted international players return to competitive T20 cricket, according to the league’s website. The tournament commenced on July 18 and was held in Birmingham, England.Cricket match between Indian and Pakistani players — part of the First match India Vs Pakistan on 20 July 2025, or Second match or first semi-final, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 31 July 2025.In a statement posted on X, WCL organizers announced that “We have decided to call off the India vs Pakistan match,” saying that the match between the two countries was planned in light of recent positive development between India and Pakistan, indicating improved bilateral sporting ties.