Shikhar Dhawan Warns of Legal Action Over Unauthorised Use of His Name in World T20 Continent Cup Listing

Shikhar Dhawan Threatens Legal Action After Name Appears in World T20 Continent Cup Squad Without Consent

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has rejected reports of his participation in the inaugural World T20 Continent Cup, alleging that the tournament organisers included his name in the Asia Warriors squad without his knowledge or permission. The former opener has warned that his team will take legal action over the unauthorised announcement.

Dhawan was named among the prominent players expected to represent the Asia Warriors in the competition, scheduled to be held in Hong Kong in December. Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed and Sohail Tanvir were also announced as members of the squad.

The left-handed batter addressed the controversy through a post on X, making it clear that he had not consented to participate in the tournament. He also urged media outlets and fans to avoid circulating unverified information about his involvement.

Dhawan wrote that his name had been used without his knowledge or permission and confirmed that his team would pursue appropriate legal remedies. He thanked his supporters for their continued affection and requested them to disregard announcements that he had not authorised.

Tournament Organisers Respond to Dhawan’s Statement

After Dhawan’s statement became public, the organisers confirmed that he would not be part of the Asia Warriors squad. They cited “scheduling conflicts and certain technical considerations” to explain his absence but did not clarify why his name had initially been included despite his denial of participation.

The episode has raised questions about the process used to announce players for the tournament, with Dhawan having been presented as one of the key attractions of the Asia Warriors lineup.

Other former international players listed for the event include India’s Rahul Sharma, West Indies batter Dwayne Smith, and Bangladesh cricketers Rubel Hossain and Mahmudullah Riyad.

The inaugural competition is planned to feature four teams—Asia Warriors, Europe Champions, Africa Lions and North America Eagles—with a combined roster of 49 retired cricketers.

Dhawan’s objection has put the spotlight on the controversy surrounding the tournament’s squad announcements, while the prospect of legal action could bring further scrutiny to the organisers’ handling of player participation.