US EditionIndia Withdraw From Semi-Final Against Pakistan in Veterans' Tournament
INDIA, JUL 30 – EaseMyTrip withdrew its sponsorship citing national interest and security concerns after Indian players boycotted the group stage match following the Pahalgam terror attack, impacting over 240,000 bookings.
- On Jul 30, 2025 in New Delhi, EaseMyTrip, WCL sponsor, announced it would not be associated with the India vs Pakistan semi-final, citing a longstanding policy.
- Earlier this year, Indian players including Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina refused to face Pakistan in the group stage, leading to cancellation.
- India finished fourth among six sides with one win out of five matches, securing a semi-final spot after a 145-run chase against West Indies, aided by Stuart Binny's 50* off 21 balls in 13.2 overs.
- WCL organisers have officially called off the India vs Pakistan semi-final, apologising for hurting fans' sentiments and amid growing controversy over proceeding with high-stakes matches.
- On July 31, 2025, the semi-final at Edgbaston remains uncertain as WCL considers re-pairing India against South Africa or Australia.
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