The champion of India decided to give a walkover to the Pakistan Champion as both teams were to square in the semi -final game of Legends 2025 on the ongoing World Championship.
India champions have been firm on their stand not to provide facilities against Pakistan, as retired veterans do not follow any criteria set by BCCI or Government of India; Their refusal cannot be placed as a threat to India’s 2036 Olympic plans.
India increased a situation like a war against the neighboring nation after some terrorists, which were aided by Pakistani sources, after a trusted attacks on the Pahalgam Valley. It was launched as Operation Sindoor, which reflects justice for those killed in attacks.
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India’s champion WCL exits the semi -finals; Shahid Afridi shine in Indian team
The India Champion refused to play his semi -finals against the Pakistan Champion in the Legends World Championship after political strains between the two countries. The match was to be played once again in Birmingham on Thursday, ie 31st of July.
As a result of this denial, the authorities will consider it as a walkover assigned by Bharat Champions; Therefore, Pakistan Champions will qualify in the final of the competition directly and play against the second semi -final winner between the Australian champions and South African Champions.
After the incident, when the players of India Champions left the field with a wide smile on their face and they were portraying patriotism, Shahid Afridi from the balcony saw him.
See the incident here:
Nayak Shahid Afridi is watching from the balcony because India exits WCL 2025 and Pakistan reaches the finals directly !!#Boomboom pic.twitter.com/ig79ronoys
– Usman Satti (@usmansatti476) 30 July, 2025
Previously, it was quoted that Shahid Afridi was one of the main reasons, of which India refused to play against the team, as the former captain had released some derogatory remarks on the Indian Army and his valor.
India’s champion refused to play Pakistan in WCL 2025 opener
India Champion first refused to play against Pakistan Champion on another occasion in its first league game, as the defending champion was to kickstart his campaign against hardcore rivals.
Many players, such as captain Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh and Pathan brothers, refused to play against Pakistan, while Shikhar Dhawan made the officials official with e-mail about his decision.
As a result, they shut down the group stage match, and both teams shared one point each, while event organizers also confirmed 50% of the ticket price for the semi-final match.
Defending champions get out of the ground with a broad smile on their face.
The landscape if India boycott the Asia Cup match against Pakistan
Indian and Pakistani international parties should play against each other in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which is in the group stage match scheduled on 14 September in the United Arab Emirates.
If India declines to play a game against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, the match will be considered as a force, as the tournament is being managed by the ACC, Asian Cricket Council.
This means that Pakistan will be declared as the winner and the winning points will be handed over without playing the match. So if Indians decide to boycott, they have to behave a game as a loss in their Asia Cup campaign.
Also read: Asia Cup 2025: Sourav Ganguly plays an important role in Indian cricket
