WCL Drama Fuels Asia Cup 2025 Uncertainty- India quits against Pakistan
Asia Cup 2025 is just 6 weeks away. India withdraws from competing against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends. The India-Pakistan controversy has been born again. It is a heartbreaking problem for both countries and their fans. They want to see India-Pakistan clashes just in cricket.
Politics has destroyed the spirit of sports and cricket. A question arises: Why did India refuse to play against Pakistan? What is the problem that India refuses to play against Pakistan? How can it impact the Asia Cup 2025? Here is the answer to all the questions of fans.
India’s Withdrawal from WCL Clash Against Pakistan
The India-Pakistan match was scheduled to be played in Birmingham on 20 July 2025. Fans were excited to watch this match. INdian players had problems with Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi.
The indian players Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, and Shikhar Dhawan refused to play against Pakistan. They said, “If Shahid Afridi is playing, we will not play.”
Shahid Afridi also responded by saying that this is the bitter truth; they are cowards.
Shahid Afridi’s Presence: The Real Reason Behind India’s Boycott
In the previous war between India and Pakistan, Shahid Afridi talked a lot against India. Due to this, Indian legends are boycotting Shahid Afridi in a show of patriotism. They are all against him in the WCL. Indian legends have security concerns amid Shahid Afridi’s presence in the WCL.
The match between the two teams was called off, and each team received one point. The Pakistan team is also showing anger as they say We want two of our points. They state that Indian refused to play so that they would lose both of their points.
Sponsor official statement
EaseMyTrip is sponsoring the World Championship of Legends in 2025. This company has 5 5-year contracts. It is an Indian company established in 2008. EaseMyTrip posted on X about the tournament:
“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. 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 sponsor has officially withdrawn from the tournament.
Fan Disappointment Across Borders
Fans are thoroughly disappointed to see tensions between India and Pakistan in cricket. They wanted a rivalry between the two teams. Some of the Indians are also disappointed with their legends.
Pakistani fans are just mocking Indian cricketers. They are making Shahid Afridi a hero, just like their army. Shahid Afridi has become a trend now in India and Pakistan.
Possible Impact on Asia Cup 2025 Preparations
Indian legends are boycotting Pakistani cricketers. It is a tense situation for ACC and ICC. It is also a significant threat to the 2025 Asia Cup and the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
If India boycotts the Pakistan team, sponsors and broadcasters will incur significant losses. It can lead to the tournament and affect the spirit of cricket. The Asian Cricket Council is also in trouble with India due to the presidency of Mohsin Naqvi. It is causing a delay in the Asia Cup 2025 Schedule and the official host.
Final Words
Politics should not interfere with sports and games. If India plays its political games in cricket, it can harm both Indian cricket and the sport of cricket internationally. Fans should also support cricket, not politics. It is not politics, as it is a game. Fans should refrain from mixing politics with sports, whether their country is involved or not.
