The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 has been plunged into deeper controversy after the Pakistan Champions rejected the decision to share points with the India Champions following the abandonment of their highly anticipated clash on Sunday.

 

The match between Pakistan and India was called off before the toss could take place, after Indian players reportedly withdrew from the fixture, objecting to the inclusion of Shahid Afridi in Pakistan's playing XI. 

 

According to media reports, players like Shikhar Dhawan and Harbhajan Singh refused to participate in the game unless Afridi was dropped. The demand was not accepted, and with tensions rising, tournament organisers ultimately decided to cancel the fixture.

 

The organisers released an official statement expressing regret over the cancellation and assured full ticket refunds for fans. However, the decision to award one point each to both teams has not gone down well with the Pakistan Champions.

 

According to journalist Saj Sadiq, the Pakistan camp is strongly opposing the points-sharing arrangement. They argue that since India failed to take the field, they should forfeit the match, and Pakistan should be awarded full points.

 

In most competitive formats, when a team refuses to play, the match is awarded to the opposing side. The Pakistan Champions are demanding the same treatment, and their stance has placed WCL's rules and credibility under intense scrutiny.

 

Pakistan currently top the group with three points from two games, having already secured a win against England. If awarded full points for the abandoned match, their path to the final would be further strengthened.

 

The tournament organisers have yet to issue a final decision on the points dispute, but pressure continues to mount from fans and officials alike. With more fixtures on the way, clarity is urgently needed to restore confidence in the competition.