India and Pakistan are set to meet in the World Championship of Legends semi-final on Friday (July 31). Follow live updates ahead of the match here.
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) began on July 18 in Birmingham, with six teams – Pakistan, South Africa, Australia, India, England and West Indies. The group stage came to an end on Wednesday (July 29). Pakistan and South Africa finished first and second with four wins each in five games, and Australia and India took the other two semi-final spots, finishing third and fourth respectively.
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Earlier in the campaign, India had caused a stir as several players pulled out of their group stage game against Pakistan, with tensions between the nations relatively high following the military action carried out in May this year, which put both the IPL and PSL on pause.
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With India and Pakistan now scheduled to meet in the first semi-final, there have been doubts over whether the match will go ahead. Follow the live updates here.
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India v Pakistan, World Championship of Legends semi-final, live updates
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What happens to Pakistan if India withdraw?
Pakistan are expected to go through to the final if India refuse to play.
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Official word awaited on India's withdrawal from WCL
According to multiple reports, India have withdrawn from the World Championship of Legends, refusing to play Pakistan in the semi-final. Official word from the organisers is awaited.
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India v Pakistan was supposed to be the first semi
Australia and South Africa are scheduled to play the second one.
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Report: India set to boycott semi-final as well
India Today report that the Indian players are set to boycott the semi-final against Pakistan, matching their stance from earlier in the tournament.
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What happened in the group stage game?
Several of India's players refused to participate against Pakistan in the teams' group stage match.
The match was called off, and one point was awarded to each side.
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India and Pakistan set to meet in WCL semi-final
Pakistan topped the table with nine points in five games, while India finished fourth with three points.
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