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

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.

The India vs Pakistan match at the World Championship of Legends was cancelled due to discomfort among Indian legends and public sentiment, sparking social media outrage. Shikhar Dhawan publicly refused participation citing geopolitical tensions,