Shikhar Dhawan Takes Legal Action Over Unauthorized Participation in World T20 Continent Cup

Dhawan's Name Used Without Consent

On October 14, former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan expressed his concerns regarding the World T20 Continent Cup organizers who allegedly used his name as a participant without his consent. He announced that his team would pursue legal measures to rectify the situation.

In a post on X, Dhawan claimed that the organizers had included him in their announcements without his knowledge. He urged both the media and fans to refrain from trusting any unauthorized statements regarding his participation.

Dhawan stated, "I have come across my name as a participant in the World T20 Continent Cup. My name has been used by the organizers without my knowledge or permission, and my team will be taking the appropriate legal steps to address this. I request the media and my fans to not report or rely on any unauthorized announcements. Thank you for your continued love and support."

I have come across my name as a participant in the World T20 Continent Cup. My name has been used by the organisers without my knowledge or permission, and my team will be taking the appropriate legal steps to address this. I request the media and my fans to not report or rely on any unauthorised announcements. Thank you for your continued love and support.

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 13, 2026

Dhawan has had a remarkable career representing India in all formats, particularly excelling in ODIs. Over 167 ODI matches, he amassed 6,793 runs with an impressive average of 44.1, including 17 centuries and 39 fifties. In Test cricket, he scored 2,315 runs in 34 matches at an average of 40.6, with seven centuries and five half-centuries. In T20Is, he played 68 matches, scoring 1,759 runs at an average of 27.9, featuring 11 fifties.