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India-Pakistan WCL Match Cancelled As PCB Demands Written Apology
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News18•06-10-2026, 16:27
India-Pakistan WCL Match Cancelled As PCB Demands Written Apology
- •Pakistan Champions have withdrawn from the third season of the World Championship of Legends after failing to obtain an NOC from the PCB.
- •Reports indicate the PCB demanded a written apology from Indian players who refused to play against Pakistan during last year's tournament.
- •WCL organizers reportedly rejected the conditions related to the apology and handshakes, leading to a breakdown in negotiations.
- •As a result of Pakistan Champions withdrawing from the tournament, the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match scheduled for October 10 has been cancelled.
- •WCL confirmed that six teams will now participate in the upcoming season following the withdrawal of the Pakistan team.
Key Questions Answered
The Pakistan Champions withdrew from the WCL after failing to obtain a No Objection Certificate from the Pakistan Cricket Board. The board upheld its decision not to issue the NOC due to unresolved conditions regarding an apology and handshakes.
The PCB was willing to issue NOCs under conditions that included a written apology from Indian players for refusing to play against Pakistan last year, alongside assurances regarding the two teams shaking hands. However, WCL organizers refused to comply with these apology and handshake demands.
The Pakistan Champions were the runners-up in both previous seasons of the tournament. They lost to India Champions in the 2024 inaugural final and were defeated by South Africa Champions in the 2025 final.
