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India vs Pakistan Live, WCL: Indian players express "unwillingness to play"
The Indian team which includes legends like Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina among others have already expressed their unwillingness to play against Pakistan following the terror attack and the subsequent 'Operation Sindoor' launched by India. India took a similar stand like they did in the group-stage match against Pakistan earlier in the tournament, reported PTI.
India vs Pakistan Live, WCL: Indian players have reportedly refused to play
India Champions have declined to participate in the World Championship of Legends semifinal against Pakistan, scheduled for Thursday, maintaining their previous stance of not engaging in competitive fixtures against their arch-rivals, reported IANS. "Indian players have refused to play against Pakistan in the WCL semifinal scheduled for Thursday,' said IANS quoting sources on Wednesday.
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