WCL 2025: India's Exit After Semi-Final Boycott Against Pakistan Sparks Mixed Emotions, Social Media Applauds Stand

In a dramatic turn of events during the World Championship of Legends 2025, India Champions, led by Yuvraj Singh, withdrew from the tournament after refusing to play their semi-final match against Pakistan Champions. The decision came despite India’s impressive win over West Indies Champions in their final league match, which had secured their spot in the semi-finals. However, in light of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, several Indian players chose to abstain from playing against Pakistan, leading to the cancellation of the highly anticipated clash.

This is not the first time the India Champions team has taken such a stand in the tournament. Earlier, they had also opted out of their group-stage match against Pakistan, citing the same reason. As a result, both teams were awarded one point each. Now, with their withdrawal from the knockout stage, the Indian team has officially exited the tournament, and Pakistan has advanced directly to the final.

The Indian team’s decision has garnered widespread attention and support on social media. Many fans and public figures praised the team for prioritizing national sentiment over competition. “The emotions of the victims of the Pahalgam attack are far greater than the value of a cricket match,” one user wrote. Another hailed the players for setting an example, saying, “Nation always comes first.”

With India’s exit, the final match of WCL 2025 is set to be played on August 2. Pakistan Champions have already sealed their place in the final, while the second semi-final, scheduled for July 31, will feature South Africa Champions taking on Australia Champions. Both teams have shown strong performances throughout the tournament, and the winner will meet Pakistan in what promises to be an intense final showdown.

While fans were initially disappointed by the missed opportunity to witness another classic India-Pakistan face-off, many have expressed pride in the Indian team’s principled stand. For now, cricket takes a back seat to a message of national solidarity and zero tolerance against terror.