‘Desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota’: Shikhar Dhawan boycotts India vs Pakistan conflict in WCL 2025 | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has withdrawn from the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan conflict within the World Championship of Legends 2025, set to happen on Sunday at Edgbaston Cricket Floor in Birmingham. Dhawan shared a press release on social media citing his resolution to choose out of all matches in opposition to Pakistan, referring to the Pahalgam terror assault that occurred earlier this yr in April.“Jo kadam 11 Might ko liya, uspe aaj bhi waise hello khada hoon. Mera desh mere liye sab kuch hai, aur desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota [The decision I took on May 11, I stand by it even today. My country means everything to me, and nothing is above the nation],” Dhawan mentioned in his assertion.He had earlier conveyed his stance on Might 11, confirming his participation within the match however clarifying that he wouldn’t play any fixtures involving Pakistan.“Pricey Group, I belief this electronic mail finds you properly. That is to formally reiterate and ensure that Mr. Shikhar Dhawan is not going to be taking part in any matches in opposition to the Pakistan staff within the upcoming WCL League. This resolution was communicated earlier throughout our dialogue on name and WhatsApp dated eleventh Might 2025,” Dhawan’s official communication learn.“In view of the present geopolitical scenario and the prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan, Mr. Dhawan and his staff have taken this place after due consideration. We respectfully request the league’s understanding and cooperation on this matter.“Must you require any additional data or clarification, please don’t hesitate to succeed in out.”

The Pahalgam terror assault on April 22 resulted within the deaths of 26 civilians close to Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The assault was initially claimed by The Resistance Entrance, believed to be affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba.India’s WCL Squad:Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa (WK), Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh (C), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Vinay Kumar, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Siddarth Kaul, Abhimanyu Mithun, and Varun Aaron.