New Delhi: It’s official. The Champions of India led by Yuvraj Singh refused to play against the rivals of Pakistan in the semi-finals of the world legendary championship. India had previously boycotted its group group match against Pakistan earlier in the tournament. The Indian team – features legends like Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina and Yusuf Pathan – took this position in response to the terrorist attack by Pahalgam, which has cost many innocent civilians.
“We are not playing against Pakistan (in the semi-finals). Our country and our nation will always be at the top for us, then everything. We will never let our country fall, whatever happens. Bharat Mata Ki Jai, “said an initiate at Timesofindia.com on condition of anonymity.Later in the evening, the WCL officially confirmed that the India vs Pakistan semi-final had been canceled, Pakistan passing to the final.India had already taken a similar position earlier in the tournament when they chose to play Pakistan in the group phase.The semi-final between India and Pakistan is scheduled for Thursday at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. However, Indian cricket players gathered again and boycotted the team led by Mohammad Hafez.The Champions of India qualified for the semi-finals after defeating the Champions of the Antilles in just 13.2 Overs in their last group group match on Tuesday.“Even if we entered the final and faced Pakistan, we would all have done the same. We all the Indians are on the same wavelength,” added the initiate.Earlier, the former opener of India Shikhar Dhawan was the first to withdraw from the match against Pakistan.Dhawan published a declaration on social networks explaining his decision to boycott all the matches against Pakistan, citing the terrorist attack of Pahalgam which took place in April of this year.“Jo Kadam May 11 Ko Liya, Uspe Aaj Bhi Waise Hi Khada Hoon. Mera Desh Mere Liye Sab Kuch Hai, Aur Desh Se Badhkar Kuch Naha Hota,” said Dhawan in his statement.