WCL 2025 semi-final gets called off after India Champions' withdrawal; Pakistan Champions advance to final

The first semi-final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) between India Champions and Pakistan Champions has been called off. The two teams were scheduled to face each other in the semis after finishing first and fourth on the points table; however, India Champions withdrew amid raging public sentiment with respect to the neighbouring country after the cross-border military conflict, which took place in May, earlier this year. India Champions' opening clash was also called off for a similar reason after several Indian players boycotted the game, following outrage on social media.

Consequently, Pakistan Champions moved ahead to the final to be played on Saturday,



August 2 at Edgbaston and will await the winner of the second semi-final between South Africa and Australia Champions.

"At WCL, we have always believed in the power of sport to inspire and bring about positive change in the world. However, public sentiment must always be respected - after all, everything we do is for the audience," WCL said in an official statement.

"We respect the India Champions' decision 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.