The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its decision to withdraw from future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), citing “double standards and politically driven behavior” by the tournament organizers. The decision was made during a Board of Governors meeting chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, where the board voiced strong disappointment over the tournament’s inconsistent policies and apparent favoritism. The PCB criticized the WCL for awarding points to a team that deliberately forfeited a match, calling it a serious blow to the competition’s credibility. Furthermore, the board condemned a WCL press release issued after the cancellation of the Pakistan-India legends match, describing it as biased and politically motivated. \u201cThe championship\u2019s purpose was compromised by political influence,\u201d the PCB noted. \u201cThe press release was nothing short of a manifestation of prejudice.\u201d The PCB reiterated its stance that sports should remain free from political interference and emphasized its commitment to maintaining the sanctity of the game. It described the tournament\u2019s handling of rules and regulations as being influenced by \u201cinvisible pressures,\u201d calling the behavior of the organizers \u201cbiased and concerning for the future.\u201d \u201cThe WCL\u2019s subsequent apology appeared to be issued under the pressure of a particular form of nationalism,\u201d the statement added, calling such double standards unacceptable in international sports. As a result, the PCB has formally decided not to send its team to future editions of the WCL, stating it will not take part in any event that has been politically compromised.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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