Dhawan disputes World T20 Cup squad inclusion

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan says he did not agree to take part in the World T20 Continent Cup and that his team will take legal steps after organisers included his name in the Asia Warriors squad announcement. In a post on X on October 13, Dhawan said the organisers had used his name without his knowledge or permission. He asked media outlets and fans not to rely on announcements about his participation unless they were authorised. His statement establishes his position; the reports do not independently establish what permission arrangements were made. The organisers’ announced Asia Warriors squad included Dhawan. One report identified him as the team’s captain, while another described him as a squad member. The announcement is the basis for reports of his inclusion, but Dhawan disputes that he agreed to participate. The supplied information does not confirm that he will play. The World T20 Continent Cup is scheduled to take place in Hong Kong in December 2026. Organisers have announced four teams representing Asia, Africa, Europe and North America, and a tournament format involving nine T20 matches. The full fixture schedule had not been released in the reports.