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Shikhar Dhawan Threatens Legal Action Over Unauthorized Use Of Name
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Moneycontrol•14-10-2026, 10:06
Shikhar Dhawan Threatens Legal Action Over Unauthorized Use Of Name
- •Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has condemned the unauthorized use of his name by the World T20 Continent Cup.
- •Dhawan stated that his name was used without his knowledge or permission and his team will pursue legal action.
- •The tournament organizers had previously announced that Dhawan was part of the Asia Warriors squad before releasing a statement about his withdrawal.
- •Dhawan urged fans and the media not to rely on any unauthorized announcements regarding his participation.
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Shikhar Dhawan is threatening legal action because the tournament organizers used his name without his knowledge or permission to announce him as a participant in the event.
The tournament organizers stated on social media that Shikhar Dhawan would not be part of the Asia Warriors squad due to scheduling conflicts and certain technical considerations.
In 167 ODI appearances, Dhawan scored 6,793 runs at an average of 44.1, which included 17 centuries and 39 fifties.
