A decision was made in the aftermath to call off the match. WCL further apologized for hurt feelings.
The organizers of the Legends World Championship (WCL) have officially mentioned the India-Pakistan competition and apologized for hurting feelings and hope for people.
In his statement, WCL said that it had announced the India-Pak match after a recent volleyball game between the two countries to create happy memories for fans. The tournament says that this might have hurt the feelings of many and caused discomfort for Indian legends.
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A decision was made in the aftermath to call off the match. WCL further apologized for hurt feelings.
Earlier, various Indian players such as Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan also informed the media that they would not play the game India-Pakistan. Sources also say that some other players in the India line-up have also taken a similar attitude.
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In a message about X, Dhawan shared an e-mail written to the tournament organizations where he said that the decision not to play Pakistan was communicated to the organizers on 11 May. The e-mail said that the decision not to play Pakistan was taken in consideration of the current geo-political situation.
In his position, Dhawan said: “Jo Kadam 11 May Ko Liya, Uspe Aaj Bhi Waise Hi Khada Hoon. Mera Desh Mere Liye Sab Hai, Aur Desh Se Badhkar Kuch Nahi Hota. Land is all for me and is larger than the country)” “” “” “
One of the tournament sponsors, Tech Portal Easemytrip has also released an official statement about the sponsorship of the WCL. The company clarified its position and stated that, despite entering into a sponsorship agreement of 5 years with WCL two years ago, it will not associate with or participates in a competition with Pakistan.
The Travel Tech platform emphasized that his position has always been clear. Easemytrip supports the India champions and is firmly through the team. However, the company claims that it does not support or promote that Pakistan comprises.
Easemytrip confirmed his dedication to Team India again and expressed the desire to see the cup home.
On Sunday, in a post on X, Easemytrip wrote: “Despite entering into a 5-year sponsor agreement with the World Championship Legends (WCL) Two years ago, our position has always been clear-astemtrip will not be associated with or participated in a WCL competition with Pakistan. Stage was made from the start.
Planned to be held from July 18 to August 2 in Birmingham, Northhampton, Leicester and Leeds, WCL 2025 brings the heroes of the past together in a summer spectacle sanctioned by the English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
(This story was not edited by DNA staff and was published from Ani)
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