US EditionPCB Issues Blanket Ban on Future Participation in WCL - The Statesman
PAKISTAN, AUG 3 – PCB bans Pakistan’s name in private leagues without approval and blocks future WCL participation citing biased treatment and political interference in the tournament, officials said.
- Earlier this week, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced that no private cricket league or team can use the name `Pakistan` without official permission, warning of legal consequences.
- Amid national sentiment, the board noted that India Legends refused group-stage and semifinal matches against Pakistan Legends after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
- Several small-scale leagues in Zimbabwe, Kenya and the United States used Pakistan’s name without endorsement, prompting PCB approval requirements after Saturday.
- Following the controversy, the PCB moved to impose a ban on future WCL participation during an emergency Board of Governors meeting earlier this week.
- The Inter-Provincial Coordination Committee urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to monitor and control the use of Pakistan’s name in private cricket events, emphasizing sports as a platform for respect.
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Pakistan Cricket Board issues 'blanket ban' from future WCL participation
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday, August 3, confirmed that it will be imposing a 'blanket ban' on their team's participation in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) from future editions. PCB alleged that the WCL organisers' statements and press releases with respect to cancellations of the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions were "tainted with hypocrisy and bias." The decision was taken at the PCB's 79th Board of Governors meeting, ch…
Pakistan cricket board announces blanket ban on future WCL participation
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday, August 3, announced that they have introduced a blanket ban on future participation in the World Championship of Legends (WCL). The PCB said that they were unhappy with the conduct of the league during the 2025 edition.
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