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IND vs PAK Match Cancelled! PCB Demands Apology From Indian Players
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News18•06-10-2026, 13:09
IND vs PAK Match Cancelled! PCB Demands Apology From Indian Players
- •The Pakistan team has withdrawn from the third season of the World Championship of Legends.
- •The PCB demanded that Indian players issue a written apology and ensure reconciliation before playing.
- •WCL management accepted commercial conditions but rejected the absurd demands for an apology.
- •Due to the PCB denying the NOC and Pakistan's withdrawal, the scheduled October 10 match is cancelled.
Key Questions Answered
The Pakistan Champions team withdrew because the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) failed to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) due to an unresolved deadlock over demands for a written apology from Indian players and verbal assurances of reconciliation.
The PCB demanded that Indian players issue a written apology for refusing to play against Pakistan last year, alongside talks regarding shaking hands. While the WCL management accepted commercial terms, they rejected the apology and handshake conditions.
The high-profile WCL league-stage match between India Champions and Pakistan Champions was scheduled for October 10, but it was ultimately cancelled due to Pakistan's withdrawal.
