Pakistan, July 30 -- Pakistan Champions have advanced to the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) after India pulled out of their scheduled semifinal. The match was set for Thursday at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Indian media reported that the decision was linked to political sensitivities after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

The Indian Champions, led by Shikhar Dhawan, refused to play Pakistan due to what they described as "prevailing geopolitical tensions." Other star players like Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, and Harbhajan Singh were also part of the squad. This marks the second time in the tournament India refused to face Pakistan.

India had previously withdrawn from a group-stage clash against ...