PCB denies NOCs for WCL over Indian players' refusal to apologize to Pakistan Champions
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, hindustantimes
Pakistan Champions have withdrawn from World Championship of Legends Season 3 after the Pakistan Cricket Board refused to issue No-Objection Certificates to their players. The PCB's refusal stems from a standoff over conditions requiring Indian players to apologize for refusing to play against Pakistan in last year's WCL edition and agree to shake hands with Pakistani counterparts. According to PTI, the WCL management rejected these demands, rejecting the PCB's apology and handshake requirements while accepting its commercial conditions. Kamil Khan, owner of Pakistan Champions, had urged the PCB to reconsider, but the board maintained its refusal.
Why it matters
Indian players in the World Championship of Legends are directly affected, as their participation in the tournament now depends on accepting PCB-mandated apology and handshake conditions. The withdrawal denies Pakistani fans the chance to see their legends compete globally, while the broader WCL edition faces disruption from a high-profile team's absence.
Read the original report — Times of India
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