World Championships of Legends officials cancelled the semifinal match between India Champions and Pakistan Champions after Indian players withdrew from competition. The decision followed India's earlier forfeit of their league fixture against Pakistan due to the neighboring nation's terrorist support and involvement in the Pahalgam attack. Tournament organizers announced the Pakistan Champions would advance directly to the final round. Officials stated they respected both India's withdrawal decision and Pakistan's readiness to compete. Public sentiment influenced the cancellation as organizers acknowledged their responsibility to audiences.
Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, and Yousuf Pathan led the player boycott against facing Pakistan. The Indian squad had previously refused to play Pakistan during the Birmingham matches earlier this month. India Champions reached the semifinals after defeating the West Indies Champions in their previous encounter. The team had recovered from a difficult start that saw three losses in four initial games. Stuart Binny's explosive 21-ball fifty helped chase down 145 runs in just 13.2 overs against the West Indies.
Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, and Yousuf Pathan led the player boycott against facing Pakistan. The Indian squad had previously refused to play Pakistan during the Birmingham matches earlier this month. India Champions reached the semifinals after defeating the West Indies Champions in their previous encounter. The team had recovered from a difficult start that saw three losses in four initial games. Stuart Binny's explosive 21-ball fifty helped chase down 145 runs in just 13.2 overs against the West Indies.
