An undated image of Pakistan Champions all-rounder Shahid Afridi (left) and India Champions captain Yuvraj Singh. – WCL
The withdrawal of India Champions from semi-final conflict led Pakistan Champions’ development to the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 last, the event organisers confirmed on Wednesday.
The defending champions, who pulled out of their high-octane in opposition to Pakistan Champions earlier within the event, earned a miraculous qualification into the semi-finals by comprehensively defeating West Indies Champions which powered them previous England Champions as a result of a superior internet run fee.
India Champions, consequently, completed fourth within the standings, establishing a blockbuster semi-final with arch-rivals Pakistan Champions, who completed on the prime of the standings with 9 factors in 5 matches.
Nonetheless, quickly after the matchup was confirmed, the uncertainty continued to jeopardise the blockbuster conflict, precipitated as a result of India Champions’ reported refusal to partake within the fixture.
In the meantime, as per the newest growth, the WCL has confirmed the abandonment of the conflict as a result of India Champions’ withdrawal, citing public sentiment.
For the reason that Pakistan Champions had been able to compete, they’ve now superior to the ultimate, the place they are going to face winner of the second semi-final on Saturday.
“At WCL, we have always believed in the power of sport to inspire and bring about positive change in the world,” the cricket league mentioned in an announcement.
“However, public sentiment must always be respected -after all, everything we do is for our audience.
“We respect the India Champions’ resolution to withdraw from the semi-finals, and we equally respect the Pakistan Champions’ readiness to compete.
“Taking all factors into consideration, the match between the India Champions and the Pakistan Champions has been called off.
“Consequently, Pakistan Champions will advance to the ultimate,” it concluded.
