Dhawan threatens legal action against THIS T20 tournament for unauthorized listing of his name

Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has publicly denied agreeing to participate in the inaugural World T20 Continent Cup despite his name being included in the Asia Warriors squad announcement. The tournament is set to take place in Hong Kong this December. Dhawan raised serious concerns about the unauthorized use of his name by the event organizers, emphasizing that he never approved any such participation. He further warned that legal action would be pursued to address this misuse of his identity.

Dhawan's statement came through social media, where he urged fans and the media not to trust unverified announcements regarding his involvement in the tournament. His management has confirmed that they will take necessary legal steps to resolve the issue. In response to these developments, the tournament organizers clarified that Dhawan will not be playing for the Asia Warriors team.

The organizers explained his absence citing scheduling conflicts and other technical reasons but did not provide transparency on how Dhavan’s name was initially included. This incident has raised questions about administrative procedures related to squad announcements and the importance of obtaining explicit consent from players before public disclosures. It also highlights the potential complications in managing sports events during complex scheduling periods.