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Mint
a day ago
- Sport
- Mint
WCL 2025: Pakistan Champions refuse to share points with Yuvraj Singh's side, says 'India backed out'
World Championship of Legends on Monday informed the England and Wales Cricket Board that they were unable to conduct the match between India and Pakistan and that the Indian team was not at fault, according to an ANI report. Reports suggest players including Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, and Yusuf Pathan decided to pull out following public backlash over the Pahalgam attacks and heightened hostilities in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. While these players did not officially confirm their withdrawal, former India batter Shikhar Dhawan posted a statement on social media sharing an email he had sent to the organisers, informing them of his decision not to participate in the clash against Pakistan. Ahead of the clash on Sunday, WCL released a statement confirming that the IND-PAK fixture had been scrapped and apologised to the Indian public and legends. The ANI report, citing WCL sources, noted that the Pakistan Champions are not willing to share points with their arch-rivals given that the match was called off due to Indian players' unwillingness to participate. 'WCL have conveyed to the England and Wales Cricket Board that they, as organisers, were not able to conduct this match. The India Champions team are not at fault. The Pakistan Champions team are not willing to share points because they are saying that it is India who backed out, not them,' a WCL source was quoted by the agency as saying. Meanwhile, Pakistan Champions owner Kamil Khan recently stated that his team deserves the two points for the clash. 'All the remaining matches are taking place. The tournament is going on as per schedule, and there are no changes. As for the semifinals and final, we're currently saying that if we make it to the semifinals, there will be four teams, and we will avoid matches between the two teams,' he told the media. '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,' Khan added.
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
World Championship Of Legends Organisers Break Silence As Pakistan Refuse To Share Points: "India Not..."
The World Champions of Legends (WCL) sources on Monday informed that the organisers of the competition have conveyed to England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that they were unable to conduct the match and there is no fault of the Indian team in this. Before the clash, WCL released a statement and confirmed that the India-Pakistan fixture at Edgbaston in Birmingham had been scrapped. According to various reports, several former Indian stars refused to participate in the fixture. The denial of Indian players to feature against Pakistan stems from the heinous terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. Following the attack, the relationship between India and Pakistan slumped and hit a new low. According to WCL sources, the Pakistan Champions side is not willing to share points with their arch-rivals, the India Champions, as the match between the two sides was called off due to the Indian players pulling out of the fixture. Speaking about the clash, WCL sources told ANI, "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." Several Indian players like Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan also informed the media that they would not be playing the India-Pakistan game. Sources also say some other players in the India line-up have also taken a similar stance. In a post on X, Dhawan shared an email written to the tournament orgainsers where he said that the decision to not play Pakistan had been communicated to the organisers on May 11. The email said that the decision to not play Pakistan was taken in consideration of the current geo-political situation. In his post Dhawan said, "Jo kadam 11 May ko liya, uspe aaj bhi waise hi khada hoon. Mera desh mere liye sab kuch hai, aur desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota. (I stand by the decision I took on May 11. My country is everything for me and nothing is bigger than the country)" In the previous edition of the WCL, India Champions trounced Pakistan to secure a five-wicket victory in the final. India gunned down a 157-run target with a blistering batting display to lift the title.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Don't play against us in ICC tournaments, Olympics': Ex-Pakistan skipper on WCL controversy
Former Pakistan captain has made a scathing attack on Yuvraj Singh-led India for refusing to play against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL). The second edition of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) tournament, which is co-owned by Bollywood star , started on June 18 at Edgbaston and is scheduled to conclude with the final on August 2. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "The whole world is talking about them – what message have they sent to cricket as a whole and to the fans? What are you trying to show? What are you trying to prove? Now don't play in the World Cup... don't play against us in any ICC tournament. Make this a promise," Butt said on his YouTube channel. World Cup winner is the captain of the India Champions, while the squad also features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, and Varun Aaron, among others. Mohammed Siraj press conference: Akash Deep and Bumrah update, on India vs Pakistan, warning to ENG The Pakistan team includes captain Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Kamran Akmal, among a host of other yesteryear players. The former Pakistan captain even asked India to boycott Pakistan in the Olympics as well. 'See, we understand that everything has its own place. But now that you are interlinking, don't play against us at any level or tournament. Not even the Olympics. Please do that. I would love to see. The stakes would be high, and I'd see how much nationalism they can show at that level,' he said. Poll Should India play against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends? Yes, it's a good opportunity for sportsmanship. No, political tensions should take precedence. Only if both teams agree on mutual terms. Not sure, need more information. 'What is this mindset? I just can't understand. Who is making this decision? Those 4–5 people who decided not to play – because of them, others, who probably had the mindset to play, felt pressured,' he added. The WCL organisers shared a statement on their X account, detailing the decision of cancellation and said their intention in conducting the match was to recreate some "happy memories." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'After hearing the news that the Pakistan hockey team will be coming to India this year, and seeing the recent India vs Pakistan volleyball match along with a few other fixtures between the two nations in different sports, we thought of continuing with the India vs Pakistan match at WCL, just to create some happy memories for people around the globe. "But maybe in the process, we ended up hurting the feelings of many and stirring emotions," the WCL statement read.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
New twist in India vs Pakistan row: Pakistan Champions refuse to share points, say 'India backed out' after match called off
Shahid Afridi and Yuvraj Singh NEW DELHI: Sources from the World Champions of Legends (WCL) on Monday informed that the organisers had communicated to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that they were unable to host the match, clarifying that the Indian team bore no responsibility for the cancellation. Ahead of the much-anticipated clash, the WCL released an official statement confirming that the India-Pakistan fixture at Edgbaston, Birmingham had been called off. Multiple reports indicated that several former Indian players had declined to participate in the match. The refusal by Indian players to face Pakistan stems from the tragic terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. Following the incident, diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan deteriorated further. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! According to WCL sources, the Pakistan Champions team is unwilling to share points with their rivals, India Champions, asserting that the match was abandoned due to the Indian side's withdrawal. Speaking about the development, WCL sources told ANI, "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." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pirates Climb Aboard Cargo Ship - Watch What The Captain Did Next Tips and Tricks Undo Anshul Kamboj Joins India Nets After Nitish's Injury | Debut Incoming at Manchester? Several Indian cricketers, including Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan , confirmed to the media that they would not be taking part in the India-Pakistan game. Sources added that other members of the India squad had also taken a similar stance. Shikhar Dhawan, in a post on X, shared an email sent to the tournament organisers, stating that the decision to opt out of the match against Pakistan had been communicated on May 11. The email cited the prevailing geo-political circumstances as the basis for the decision. In his post, Dhawan said, "Jo kadam 11 May ko liya, uspe aaj bhi waise hi khada hoon. Mera desh mere liye sab kuch hai, aur desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota. (I stand by the decision I took on May 11. My country is everything for me and nothing is bigger than the country)" In the previous edition of the WCL, the India Champions had defeated Pakistan in the final, securing a five-wicket win. Chasing 157, India delivered a dominant batting performance to clinch the title. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
India Champions Ready To Defend Title At World Championship Of Legends 2025
The India Champions are all set to defend their coveted title at the World Championship of Legends 2025, as they prepare to face the legends of the game in what promises to be an action-packed and thrilling tournament, according to a release from WCL. Having dominated the competition last year, the India Champions, led by the ever-determined Yuvraj Singh, have their sights firmly set on retaining their crown. The tournament will go on from 18th July to 2nd August 2025, across four iconic UK venues, as it brings fans an epic blend of nostalgia, fierce rivalries, and world-class entertainment. WCL 2025 also brings together the heroes of yesteryears in a grand summer spectacle sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Yuvraj Singh expressed the team's excitement and commitment to defending the title, saying, "The World Championship of Legends is certainly one of the most thrilling cricket tournaments, and our team is ready to deliver the best. The competition is fierce as the legends of the game are playing in it, and we know the other teams will bring their A-game. Our goal is clear: to win the trophy once again." The India Champions will face formidable opposition in the group stages, starting with a showdown against the South Africa Champions on Tuesday. Following this, they will take on the Australian Champions on Saturday and then square off against the England Champions on Sunday. Their final group-stage match will be against the West Indies Champions on Tuesday, 29th July. Yuvraj Singh added, "Each of these teams poses a unique challenge, but we are prepared for everything. We have faced tough opponents before, and it's the resilience of our squad that sets us apart. We're looking forward to the journey ahead, and we're grateful for the incredible support from our fans." Apart from Yuvraj, World Championship of Legends 2025 features many other legends of the game as well, including Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Sir Alastair Cook, AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Chris Gayle, DJ Bravo, Kieron Pollard, and more.
