US EditionWCL Semifinal: Indian Champions Refuse to Play Against Pakistan
BIRMINGHAM, JUL 30 – India Champions maintain boycott of Pakistan Champions in WCL semifinal, with major sponsor EaseMyTrip withdrawing support citing terrorism concerns, granting Pakistan a likely walkover.
- Scheduled for Thursday, the India Champions decided not to play Pakistan Champions in the WCL semifinal at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on July 31, 2025.
- Following group-stage withdrawals, India Champions boycotted the match citing tensions, with Afridi's remarks and earlier Pahalgam attacks fueling the dispute.
- Adding to the fallout, EaseMyTrip withdrew from the semi-final, with Nishant Pitti stating that `Terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand`.
- Under tournament rules, Pakistan Champions will advance to the final via walkover, as ECB has been informed of India's boycott implied by the Indian players' refusal to play.
- Critics note that the Indian cricket board faces pressure to respond as analysts warn politicization hampers diplomatic relations through sport.
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