World Championship of Legends

03 Aug

PCB Bans Players from WCL After India Forfeits Matches; Alleges Bias and Hypocrisy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportscricket politics, India vs Pakistan, PCB ban, World Championship of Legends

National Times Bureau, Aug 3, 2025 — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a blanket ban on its players from participating in future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), accusing the tournament of being politically biased and lacking sporting fairness. The decision came after India forfeited both their scheduled group-stage and semifinal matches against Pakistan, citing national sentiment following the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent 'Operation Sindoor.'The PCB, led by chairman Mohsin Naqvi in a virtual board meeting, slammed the WCL for awarding points to the Indian team despite their deliberate withdrawal. The Pakistani board labeled…

20 Jul

India-Pakistan Match at World Championship of Legends Cancelled Following Player Withdrawals

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Sports, Trending, World NewsIndia, Pakistan, World Championship of Legends

Birmingham (National Times): The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan fixture at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) has been officially cancelled after several Indian players opted out of the game, citing geopolitical concerns. The WCL organisers issued a public apology for disappointing fans and unintentionally hurting sentiments. In an official statement, the WCL explained that the India-Pakistan match was scheduled with the intention of recreating joyful moments for cricket lovers, inspired by a recent friendly volleyball match between the two nations. However, the tournament acknowledged that this move unintentionally caused discomfort among the Indian cricket legends and their supporters. “As…