The Veterans' cricket match between India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends was cancelled after Indian players refused to participate due to geopolitcal tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.

A cricket match between Indian and Pakistani veteran players — part of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) — was called off after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to play against Pakistan, citing recent “geopolitical tensions” between the two nations, according to a statement issued by WCL on Sunday.

The India Champions' opening fixture in the World Championship of Legends 2025 tournament was cancelled after several stars including Shikhar Dhawan and Harbhajan Singh called for a boycott of the fixture due to the ongoing India-Pakistan geopolitical tensions.