India Legends vs Pakistan Legends World Championship Clash Faces Tension
The second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) is facing trouble. The big match between India Legends and Pakistan Legends is now in controversy. As per reports, five Indian players have refused to play if Shahid Afridi is in the Pakistan team.
Indian Legends Say No After Shahid Afridi’s Name Comes Up
A surprising update came out before this high-voltage WCL match. Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh told the organisers they do not want to play against Shahid Afridi.
This decision is linked to Afridi’s past actions. He gave controversial statements against India. He also visited Pakistan’s army sites which made Indian fans and players angry. His fights with Indian cricketers on social media also went viral. All of this now affects the match.
India-Pakistan Legends Match Becomes a Political Matter
The match is set for July 21 in Birmingham and fans were waiting eagerly. It would have been the first meeting of both teams after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. In response, India started Operation Sindoor and targeted terror bases in Pakistan with drones and missiles.
When WCL announced the India Legends vs Pakistan Legends match, fans on social media questioned the timing. Many people said this is not the right moment for such a match.
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Organisers Say Match Is Not Cancelled Yet
Even with all this, the organisers said they have not received any official player withdrawals. They said, “All matches were scheduled with team consent and the India Pakistan match is sold out. Until we get a formal notice, the match is on.”
These Same Teams Played the Final Last Year Too
In the first WCL edition, India and Pakistan Legends played in the final. India Legends won the trophy. That match also had Shahid Afridi and the same five Indian players who are now stepping back.
Will the Big Match Be Cancelled?
Now, fans want to know one thing, will this India Legends vs Pakistan Legends World Championship of Legends clash really happen? Fans are excited for this rivalry, but some players are not comfortable because of national reasons.
We will know in the coming days if the match will happen as planned or if organisers will change the schedule.
Conclusion
This clash between India Legends and Pakistan Legends is not just about cricket. It also reflects the current mood between both countries. Because of Shahid Afridi, tension has increased around the match. Now it is up to WCL organisers to handle this and decide what will happen next.
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