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PCB Demands Written Apology From India For WCL Return
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News18•05-10-2026, 16:55
PCB Demands Written Apology From India For WCL Return
- •The Pakistan Cricket Board refused to issue an NOC for the Pakistan Champions team to participate in the third season of the World Championship of Legends.
- •Reports indicate the PCB demanded a written apology and mandatory handshakes from Indian players following their boycott of matches in 2025.
- •The WCL management rejected these conditions, leading to the cancellation of the team's participation in the tournament.
- •The India Champions previously boycotted matches against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, straining political and cricketing relations.
Key Questions Answered
The PCB refused to issue the necessary No-Objection Certificate after the WCL management rejected its conditions, which required Indian players to issue a written apology for boycotting matches and to shake hands with Pakistani players.
The India Champions side withdrew from their fixtures following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen and severely strained political relations.
The World Championship of Legends is co-owned by Harshit Tomar and Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn.
