The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially decided not to boycott the World Championship of Legends (WCL) final following an emergency virtual meeting of its Board of Governors (BoG). The session, chaired by PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, was convened after growing calls to withdraw from the final in protest against India Champions for forfeiting matches against Pakistan in both the group stage and semi-final.
During the meeting, the BoG carefully reviewed the situation and emphasized the board’s long-standing stance of keeping politics separate from cricket. After detailed deliberations, the members unanimously agreed that the Pakistan Champions should participate in the WCL final, ensuring the team’s efforts throughout the tournament are honored and maintaining the spirit of the sport.
The BoG also discussed future protocols for private cricket leagues and tournaments. A new guideline was introduced requiring any team or franchise wishing to use “Pakistan” in their name for private competitions to obtain formal approval from the PCB’s Board of Governors. This move is aimed at maintaining the integrity and branding of national representation in cricket.
With the final scheduled later this week, the decision ensures Pakistan’s continued participation in the high-profile tournament while upholding the board’s commitment to fair play and professional conduct.
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