Pakistan, Aug. 3 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially banned its players from taking part in future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). The decision follows what the board described as "biased behavior and political manipulation" during the tournament, particularly regarding the cancellation of the highly anticipated Pakistan-India clash. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, along with the Board of Governors, made the announcement after a detailed review.

The board strongly criticized WCL for awarding points to a team that intentionally forfeited, calling the act unfair and against the spirit of sportsmanship. PCB stated that such actions reflect a clear bias and go against the values of fair play. The board also con...