Pakistani cricketers will not be allowed to participate in the World Championship of Legends, according to sources.

No team will be allowed to use Pakistan’s name either. Last year, the Indian team refused to play against Pakistan Champions.

The tournament, which starts in the UAE on October 3, includes a team named Pakistan Champions. Pakistan Champions are also scheduled to play India Champions in Dubai on October 10.

Schedule

October 3:  India Champions vs Australia Champions; Pakistan Champions vs Bangladesh Champions

October 4: South Africa Champions vs West Indies Champions; India Champions vs England Champions

October 5: Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions; Bangladesh Champions vs England Champions

October 6: India Champions vs South Africa Champions; Pakistan Champions vs West Indies Champions

October 7: Australia Champions vs Bangladesh Champions; England Champions vs West Indies Champions

October 9: Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions; Bangladesh Champions vs West Indies Champions

October 10: England Champions vs South Africa Champions; India Champions vs Pakistan Champions

October 11: Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions; India Champions vs Bangladesh Champions

October 12: Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions

October 13:  Australia Champions vs England Champions; India Champions vs West Indies Champions

October 14: England Champions vs Pakistan Champions; Bangladesh Champions vs South Africa Champions

October 16: Semi-finals

October 18: Final