Pakistan Champions vs India Champions match cancelled over PCB's reported decision against WCL

Dubai: The eagerly awaited India Champions vs Pakistan Champions game in the World Championship of Legends Season 3 has been called off after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided not to issue No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to the selected players. This news came on October 5, as the two teams were set to face off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 10.

Pakistan Champions had previously announced their withdrawal from the tournament, citing the PCB's decision. The cancellation follows Pakistan Champions' postponement of their opening match against Bangladesh Champions on October 3, which was initially held for 'technical reasons' but later attributed to the PCB's refusal to grant NOCs.

Shahid Afridi, who was crowned captain, was rumored not to be present in the UAE for the opening match, and his absence further solidified the team's withdrawal. The subsequent fixture against Australia Champions, scheduled for October 5, was also impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the team's participation. The cancellation means fans will once again miss a much-awaited India-Pakistan legends clash in the WCL.

Despite their runner-up finishes in the past two World Championship of Legends editions, Pakistan Champions' Season 3 campaign will now come to an end without ever stepping onto the field.