BIRMINGHAM:( The COW News Digital)- The scheduled match between Pakistan and India in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends at Edgbaston Stadium today has now been cancelled.
According to organisers and tournament officials, the Indian team pulled out of the fixture, objecting to the inclusion of Shahid Afridi in the Pakistan squad. The organisers confirmed that the rest of the tournament will continue as planned.
The decision sparked immediate reaction from cricket fans and commentators, with criticism emerging on social media platforms over the Indian team’s refusal.
Cricket analysts noted that the incident reflects ongoing tensions impacting sporting events between the two nations. The cancellation marks another interruption in cricketing ties between Pakistan and India, with cricket boards and former players yet to issue formal statements.