Gofrixty [22 July 2025] – The organisers called off the much-hyped Pakistan-India veterans’ match after the Indian players pulled out of the game.With the match set to be in the UAE, the game was intended to feature the former stars from both sides for a friendly battle for reputed supremacy.
Tensions mounted after leading Indian veterans told a gathering of the organizers they would not be taking part.Multiple golfers cited “unforseen circumstances” and logistical issues as the reasons behind their decision to withdraw, sources with the event said.Organiser decided to even cancel the event totally.”
The game had fans in both countries buzzing. All cricket fans eagerly anticipated the return to the crease of cricket greats such as Shahid Afridi, Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Yousuf and Virender Sehwag. The sports networks had anticipated hours upon hours of coverage, and ticket sales had started to ramp up.
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A lot of former Pakistani cricketers vented their hurt after the call-off. Some of them had already returned to the UAE and finished their training stints. Shahid Afridi went to social media and called for both the countries to dump politics and personal grudges. He urged the teams to come together in sportsmanship and for the two countries to make peace.
