WCL sponsors BREAK silence after much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash gets cancelled due to…

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 match between the champions of India and Pakistan, which was supposed to take place on Saturday, July 20 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, has been canceled.

The decision was taken following widespread fan outrage and a number of players decision to boycott in protest of the terrible Pahalgam terrorist attack in April, which killed numerous innocent civilians. The League sponsor EaseMyTrip has now released a statement about the situation, as fans will not be able to witness the match between Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Hafeez and the likes of Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Suresh Raina.

EaseMyTrip’s official statement on Ind vs Pak clash in WCL 2025

EaseMyTrip clarified through social media that they won’t be associated with any WCL match featuring Pakistan.

“Despite entering into a 5-year sponsorship agreement with the World Championship of Legends (WCL) two years ago, our stance has always been clear—EaseMyTrip will not be associated with or participate in any WCL match involving Pakistan. We proudly continue to support the India Champions and stand firmly by our team,” the statement read.

“However, as a matter of principle, we do not support or promote any match that includes Pakistan. This position was communicated unambiguously to the WCL team from the beginning. EaseMyTrip supports Team India, but will not engage in any match featuring Pakistan. Let’s bring the cup home. Bharat First. Always,” the statement further read.

Shikhar Dhawan, along with several player boycotts Ind vs Pak match

Several Indian players had already pulled out before the match between the champions of India and Pakistan was formally canceled. Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan made a public announcement on social media on the evening of July 19 that he would not be participating in the game.

“Jo kadam 11 May ko liya, uspe aaj bhi waise hi khada hoon. Mera desh mere liye sab kuch hai, aur desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota (The step I took on May 11, I still stand by it today. My country means everything to me—nothing comes above the nation.),” Dhawan wrote.
According to a previous Revsportz report, on July 20, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, and Harbhajan Singh all withdrew from the match.

 

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