Former cricketers of India, including Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan, are facing social media criticism to participate in the World Championship of Legends tournament along with Pakistani players. Both neighbors will square on Sunday, July 20 in Birmingham. The controversy stems from his decision to play after months of the Pahalgam attack against the Pakistan Champion, causing the tension between the two countries.
Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The World Championship of Legends, now in its second season, belongs to teams from India, Pakistan, England, West Indies, South Africa and Australia. The tournament has attracted attention due to the participation of both Indian and Pakistani former players.After the initiative attack, Pakistani cricket star Shahid Afridi made controversial statements against India on social media and allegedly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, parade.In response to Afridi’s actions, Shikhar Dhawan posted a strong message on social media in April: “Kargil Meen Bhi was defeated, already Etna Gir Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho and Krita will fall, Bewajah comments are good from the colon!The Indian team’s roster consists of notable players like Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa and Harbhajan Singh, while the Pakistani side consists of Afridi along with Mohammad Hafes and Shoaib Malik.Social media users have questioned the clear contradiction between the players’ public stance and their participation in the private league. One user expressed his criticism on Twitter: “Former cricketers like Harbhajan, Yuvraj and Dhawan are playing WCL Match vs. Pakistan match in a private league! But when it is public, they shout nationalism. Why does the village remain silent?Another social media user commented: “Shikhar Dhawan and Afridi did fake patriotic acting in war again to play against each other on Sunday. I am saying that patriotism is again for the general public. India will also play with Pakistan in the Asia Cup.”
