Shikhar Dhawan has withdrawn his identify from India’s squad for the upcoming conflict between India Champions and Pakistan Champions within the World Championship of Legends 2025 match, which is ready to be performed on Sunday, July 20, at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
The previous India opener was set to make his debut within the occasion in what will the start of the Yuvraj Singh-led facet’s title defence. Dhawan shared an announcement on social media to announce his choice to skip all of the matches towards Pakistan, in protest of the Pahalgam terror assault that occured earlier this 12 months in April.
“Jo kadam 11 Might ko liya, uspe aaj bhi waise hello khada hoon. Mera desh mere liye sab kuch hai, aur desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota [The decision I took on May 11, I stand by it even today. My country means everything to me, and nothing is above the nation],” Dhawan stated in his assertion.
The southpaw had earlier conveyed his stance on Might 11, confirming that he will likely be part of the competitors however chorus from enjoying any match towards Pakistan. He reiterated his stance via the assertion posted within the wee minutes of Sunday.
“Expensive Crew, I belief this e mail finds you effectively. That is to formally reiterate and make sure that Mr. Shikhar Dhawan is not going to be collaborating in any matches towards the Pakistan group within the upcoming WCL League. This choice was communicated earlier throughout our dialogue on name and WhatsApp dated eleventh Might 2025,” Dhawan’s official communication learn.
“In view of the present geopolitical state of affairs and the prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan, Mr. Dhawan and his group have taken this place after due consideration. We respectfully request the league’s understanding and cooperation on this matter. Do you have to require any additional info or clarification, please don’t hesitate to succeed in out,” it concluded.
The demented terror assault in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, took the lives of 26 civilians. The assault was initially claimed by The Resistance Entrance, believed to be affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba.
The India versus Pakistan conflict in WCL 2025 was anticipated to be the primary cricketing encounter between the 2 nations after Operation Sindoor. Aside from Dhawan, studies recommend that the likes of Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Yusuf Pathan, and Irfan Pathan have additionally pulled out. The Indian gamers have been dealing with flak on the web for competing in a match which includes Pakistan. Nonetheless, it’s not identified whether or not their reported selections to skip the match comes after the backlash on social media.
As per newest studies, the match could possibly be shelved altogether. Pakistan performed within the curtain raiser, the place they defeated England by 5 runs. In the meantime, India are but to start their marketing campaign within the six-team match.