Overview

• On July 27 Dhawan told reporters he would not play against Pakistan even if the teams meet in a semifinal of the ongoing World Championship of Legends in Birmingham.
• He reiterated a statement first issued on May 11 confirming his refusal to face Pakistan due to the Pahalgam terror attack and the resulting diplomatic tensions.
• His decision followed withdrawals by senior Indian legends including Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh that led organisers to cancel the July 20 fixture at Edgbaston and issue an apology.
• India Champions remain winless and bottom of the group stage standings after three matches, making a knockout encounter with Pakistan Champions unlikely.
• Pakistan Champions have won their three games to sit second in the table and maintain control of their path to the semifinals.