Mumbai, July 31 -- In solidarity with the prevailing anti-Pakistan sentiment in the country, a number of leading ex-India cricketers refused to play ball with Pakistan, having qualified for the semi-final scheduled on Thursday in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) being played in England. Earlier in the tournament, the India-Pakistan league match was abandoned for the same reason and the teams had shared points. It is learnt India's no show in the semis will give the Pakistan Champions side direct entry into the final, to face South Africa or Australia on Saturday. WCL in a statement acknowledged "the power of sport to inspire" but said "public sentiment must always be respected". It added: "We respect the India Champions' decision to ...