Pakistan, July 21 -- A cricket match between Indian and Pakistani veteran players - part of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) - was called off after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to play against Pakistan, citing recent "geopolitical tensions" between the two nations, according to a statement issued by WCL on Sunday.

The WCL is an international cricket league where retired, non-contracted international players return to competitive T20 cricket, according to the league's website. The tournament commenced on July 18 and is being held in Birmingham, England.

In a statement posted on X, WCL organisers announced that, "We have decided to call off the India vs Pakistan match," saying that the match between the two cou...