New Delhi, Oct 14:
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has threatened legal action against the organisers of the World T20 Continent Cup after his name was included in the tournament’s list of participants without his knowledge or permission.
Dhawan took to social media on Tuesday to deny any association with the tournament and urged the media and fans not to circulate unauthorised announcements about his participation. He said his team would take appropriate legal steps over the misuse of his name.
Dhawan was reportedly listed as a member of the Asia Warriors squad, which also featured several Pakistani cricketers. Former India players Rahul Sharma, Gurkeerat Singh Mann and Abhimanyu Mithun were also named in the 24-member squad, alongside Pakistan players Sohail Tanvir, Iftikhar Ahmed and Muhammad Imran Khan.
The reported inclusion of Dhawan in a team featuring Pakistani players surprised fans, given his strong public statements against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and during Operation Sindoor in 2025.