Dhawan issued a statement which cited the "current geopolitical situation and prevailing tensions" as the reason for pulling out

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,

The Veterans' cricket match between India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends was cancelled after Indian players refused to participate due to geopolitcal tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.