Shikhar Dhawan has denied being part of the World T20 Continent Cup, saying the organisers used his name without consent and threatening legal action.
He posted a brief statement on X on Oct 13, urging media and fans to ignore any unverified announcements about his participation.
The former opener, who chalked up 6,793 ODI runs and 1,759 T20I runs, insisted he never gave permission for the tournament to list him.
No official response from the league yet, leaving the tournament’s legitimacy in question.
If the case proceeds, it could set a precedent for player rights in franchise cricket, tightening how organisers can use names.
Meanwhile, the World T20 Continent Cup will go ahead on schedule, with teams already preparing for the next edition.