New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- World Championship of Legends (WCL) owber Harshit Tomar has admitted it was premature on their part to go ahead with the India vs Pakistan matches in the 2025 edition of the tournament despite knowing the recent border tensions between the two countries. India Champions were scheduled to play Pakistan Champions first in group stages and then in the semifinals.

In both the cases, the Indian players refused to play Pakistan in the light of Pahalgam attack that killed 26 innocent lives on April 22. India retaliated with Operation Sindoor months after. Since then, calls to boycott Pakistan in every aspect grew and it was no surprise, pressure was on the WCL organisers too.

Days before the group stage match between India...