Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:21pm on 30 Jul 2025,Wednesday Sports
India Champions have refused to play against Pakistan in the semi-final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 in Birmingham, citing national sentiment following the Pahalgam terror attack. Senior players including Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Suresh Raina voiced their unwillingness to engage in any bilateral cricket with Pakistan. A similar boycott occurred during the group stage. Organisers had earlier apologised for scheduling the match. India secured the semi-final spot after defeating West Indies Champions on Tuesday, despite three prior losses. Pakistan, led by Mohammad Hafeez, topped the league table with four wins. (PC: X)
