The first semifinal of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 will be played on July 31 between India and Pakistan. The league has been a big blow before this match. The league sponsor company has withdrawn before the semifinal match.
The sponsor company has taken this decision following the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam. He says terrorism and cricket cannot run together. In this case, it is doubtful whether a semifinal match between India champion and Pakistan champion will be held. Earlier, the first match between India and Pakistan was also canceled.
With Easemytrip India Easemytrip co-founder wrote on social media, “We appreciate Team India's excellent performance in the World Championship of Legends. You have been proud of the whole country. However, the next semifinal against Pakistan is not a normal match, we can not afford to support any terrorism. Is. ” He further said, “Some things are bigger than sports.” Country first, then business. “
The Indo-Pakistan match was canceled Earlier on July 20, some Indian team players refused to play against Pakistan in the League match of WCL 2025. After which the match was canceled. After this, WCL organizers also apologized to Indian fans.
WCL's sponsor company also talked about moving from the match At the same time, Easemytrip, a travel-tech company sponsoring WCL, also said it would move from the match. The company said that despite a five -year sponsorship agreement with WCL two years ago, they would not join any match related to Pakistan. Easemytrip said they support the Indian champion, but would not support or promote any match related to Pakistan. The company wrote on X, 'Our position has always been clear. We are with the Indian champion, but will not participate in any match related to Pakistan. Before India, always. '
Indian team for Legends World Championship Yuvraj Singh (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa (wicketkeeper), Ambati Rayudu, Gurkirat Singh Man, Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Vinay Kumar, Harbhajan, and Piyan.
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