Islamabad, July 31, 2025: Pakistan advanced to the World Championship of Legends final after India withdrew from the semi-final clash, clearing the path for the Green Team to compete for the title in a dramatic turn of events.
Pakistan is set to face the West Indies in a three-match T20I series Lauderhill, United States. This series marks Pakistan’s return to T20 international cricket as they build momentum ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup. Both teams will be looking to test their lineups and strategies in preparation for a packed international calendar.
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The matches are expected to offer valuable opportunities for younger players to prove themselves, while experienced names will aim to find form and rhythm. For Pakistan, this series also serves as a crucial step in strengthening their white-ball squad under the current leadership and coaching setup.
In a separate incident, India has withdrawn from their scheduled semi-final clash against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL), a tournament featuring retired international cricketers. This is the second time during the competition that India has pulled out of a match against Pakistan, leading to the Pakistan Champions advancing to the final automatically. The WCL organizers expressed regret over the situation and announced ticket refunds for fans.
The repeated withdrawal of India from matches against Pakistan, even in a non-official tournament, highlights the ongoing political and sporting tensions between the two nations. Despite these issues, the two sides are still scheduled to face each other in a high-stakes encounter at the Asia Cup on September 14, drawing anticipation from fans around the world.
