The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially banned participation in future World Championship of Legends tournaments, citing biased treatment from WCL following India Legends' withdrawal from their semi-final match against Pakistan. The PCB criticised WCL's response as hypocritical, accusing them of prioritising political and commercial interests over sporting neutrality and fair play.
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