Fact Check: Will Pakistan Play in World Championship of Legends 2026?

The World Championship of Legends 2026 is all set to take place from October 3, 2026 to October 18, 2026. All the matches will be in the UAE across Dubai and Sharjah, where the legendary cricketers of the respective countries will be taking to the field and giving nostalgia to cricket fans. However, a few days before the first match, there have been speculations about Pakistan not playing in the league. Let's find out the truth behind it.

Will Pakistan Play in World Championship of Legends 2026?

The participation of Pakistan in World Championship of Legends 2026 is currently unclear. The tournament is scheduled to be played in the UAE from October 3 to 18, with seven teams expected to take part, including Pakistan Champions. However, a recent report has raised doubts over Pakistan’s participation. According to The Express Tribune, Pakistani cricketers may not be allowed to participate in the 2026 edition of the tournament. The report also claimed that Pakistan’s name may not be used by any team in the competition. This comes after the controversy during the previous WCL edition, when India Champions did not play their scheduled match against Pakistan Champions.

At the same time, the official WCL website still lists Pakistan Champions as part of the 2026 tournament. Pakistan are currently scheduled to face Bangladesh Champions on October 3, while the greatest rivalry in cricket, the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions match, is also listed for October 10 in Dubai. As of now, there is no clear confirmation about Pakistan’s participation.

Pakistan WCL 2026 Schedule

As per the schedule, the Pakistan WCL 2026 campaign will start with the first match against Bangladesh Champions on October 3, 2026. Here is the complete Pakistan WCL 2026 schedule: