Shikhar Dhawan to pursue legal action over unauthorized name use
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 8:37 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Shikhar Dhawan announced on October 13 his intention to take legal action against organizers of a franchise T20 league, who he claims used his name without permission. The former India cricketer urged fans and media to disregard any announcements regarding his participation that have not been authorized by him. Dhawan’s clarification comes amid confusion about his alleged involvement in the World T20 Continent Cup, in which he confirmed he has no official role.
- •Dhawan posted his statement on X regarding the unauthorized use of his name.
- •He has represented India in all three formats of cricket.
- •The upcoming tournament is the World T20 Continent Cup.
- •Dhawan seeks to clear up confusion about his participation in the league.
- •He emphasized the importance of verifying information before reporting.
- 8:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'My name used without permission': Shikhar Dhawan to take legal action against franchise league
"Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has denied participating in an upcoming franchise T20 league, claiming organisers used his name without his knowledge or permission. In a post on X, he said his team would take appropriate legal action and urged the media and fans to ignore unauthorised announcements. Dhawan has represented India across all three international cricket formats.
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