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NDTV
22-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India Champions vs South Africa Champions LIVE Score Updates, WCL 2025: Hashim Amla Rolls Back The Years, Makes Yuvraj Singh And Co Pay
India Champions vs South Africa Champions, WCL 2025 Live Updates: India Champions' World Championships of Legends (WCL) 2025 campaign is underway with a match against South Africa Champions. India Champions captain Yuvraj Singh won the toss and opted to bowl. Hashim Amla and Jacques Rudolph are opening for SAC. After the cancellation of the opening game against Pakistan Champions, India are aiming to have a winning start against South Africa. The likes of Yuvraj, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan and Ambati Rayudu form India's star-studded playing XI. Meanwhile, South Africa Champions beat West Indies Champions in a dramatic bowl-out in their opening encounter. (Live Scorecard) ! Sarel Erwee walks in next. 4.2 W Piyush Chawla to Hashim Amla OUT! TAKEN! Slightly short and on middle and leg, turns more away. Hashim Amla goes back to pull and hits it straight to deep square leg where Abhimanyu Mithun takes it. Good time for a wicket for India Champions as Amla was finding the gaps. 4.1 0 Piyush Chawla to Hashim Amla Piyush Chawla serves it full and around off, Amla drives it back to Chawla. ! Piyush Chawla to bowl now. 3.6 1 lb Abhimanyu Mithun to Hashim Amla A length ball, around off, comes with an angle. Amla step across and misses his flick, it rolls of the pads to square leg for a leg bye. 3.5 1 Abhimanyu Mithun to Jacques Rudolph Jacques Rudolph punches it through point for one run now. 3.4 4 Abhimanyu Mithun to Jacques Rudolph FOUR! Jacques Rudolph hits his first boundary! Too full and in the slot on off, Jacques Rudolph wrists it through mid-wicket for a boundary. 3.3 1 Abhimanyu Mithun to Hashim Amla Tad fuller and around off, nips in. Amla bunts it to square leg for a single. 3.2 4 Abhimanyu Mithun to Hashim Amla FOUR! Amla is dealing in boundaries! Clever once again! Length ball, outside off, Amla plays with an angled bat past short third man for four. 3.1 1 Abhimanyu Mithun to Jacques Rudolph Short in length and outside off, Jacques Rudolph cuts it to point for one. 2.6 4 Vinay Kumar to Hashim Amla FOUR! South Africa Champions have rolled in this over. 16 runs off it. Short in length and outside off, Amla plays the back foot punch through covers for a boundary. 2.5 1 Vinay Kumar to Jacques Rudolph A length ball on leg, Jacques Rudolph flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 2.5 1 wd Vinay Kumar to Jacques Rudolph Wide! Bowls it well outside off, wided as Jacques Rudolph leaves it. 2.4 1 Vinay Kumar to Hashim Amla Drags his length back and bowls it on middle, Amla turns it to square leg for a single. 2.3 4 Vinay Kumar to Hashim Amla FOUR! Beautiful shot! Much more controlled! Too full and on middle, Amla uses his feet and lofts it over mid on for a boundary. 2.2 4 Vinay Kumar to Hashim Amla FOUR! This will give him confidence! Touch fuller and around off, Amla without any movement smokes it over mid on for a boundary. 2.1 1 Vinay Kumar to Jacques Rudolph A length ball, outside off, Jacques Rudolph knocks it to deep point for a single. 1.6 1 Abhimanyu Mithun to Jacques Rudolph Angles across a length ball, around off, Jacques Rudolph punches it square on the off side for one. 1.5 1 Abhimanyu Mithun to Hashim Amla Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on the pads, flicked to square leg for one. 1.4 2 Abhimanyu Mithun to Hashim Amla The nip backer, comes back in sharply. Amla is cut in half as he looks to punch but inside edges it to square leg fora couple of runs.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs PAK: Brett Lee on cancelled India-Pakistan WCL clash - 'We pushed for it, but…'
The India vs Pakistan clash in the ongoing World Championships of Legends was cancelled. The World Championship of Legends (WCL) match between India and Pakistan was called off after several former Indian players declined to participate, citing the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee addressed the cancellation during a press conference in Coventry, maintaining a neutral stance on the sensitive matter. The WCL organizers confirmed the cancellation of the fixture scheduled to be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham through an official statement. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The decision came in response to the deteriorating relationship between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. When asked about the match cancellation, Brett Lee, representing Australia Champions, said: "That is a tough question. But the thing I'll say right now is, I love India, I love Pakistan. So I hope that they can get to a discretion where they can appreciate themselves. But most importantly, we are here for a tournament. So Australia versus India versus South Africa — we are all inclusive. So what happened last night is what happened. We pushed for it." The WCL had initially announced the India-Pakistan fixture following a recent volleyball match between the two nations, aiming to create positive memories for fans. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo However, the decision backfired, leading to discomfort among Indian legends. The organization issued an apology for any hurt sentiments and subsequently called off the match. Former Indian player Dhawan revealed through an email to tournament organizers that the decision not to play against Pakistan had been communicated on May 11, considering the current geopolitical situation. Dhawan later posted on X: " Jo kadam 11 May ko liya, uspe aaj bhi waise hi khada hoon. Mera desh mere liye sab kuch hai, aur desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota. " (I stand by the decision I took on May 11. My country is everything to me, and nothing is bigger than the country.) In the previous edition of the WCL, India Champions had emerged victorious against Pakistan in the final, successfully chasing down a target of 157 runs to claim the title with a five-wicket win. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
21-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"I Love India, I Love...": Brett Lee On India vs Pakistan Champions Match Cancellation
Former Australia tearaway Brett Lee weighed in on the recent contest that was called off between India and Pakistan in the ongoing World Championships of Legends (WCL). Before the clash, WCL released a statement and confirmed that the India-Pakistan fixture at Edgbaston in Birmingham had been scrapped. According to various reports, several former Indian stars refused to participate in the fixture. The denial of Indian players to feature against Pakistan stems from the heinous terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. Following the attack, the relationship between India and Pakistan slumped and hit a new low. Lee was quizzed about his views on the match between the two fierce rivals being called off. While addressing the "tough question", the former speedster maintained a neutral stance. "That is a tough question. But the thing I'll say right is, I love India, I love Pakistan. So I hope that they can get to a discretion where they can appreciate themselves. But most importantly, we are here on a tournament. So Australia versus India versus South Africa. We are all inclusive. So what happened last night is what happened. We pushed for it," Lee, who is representing Australia Champions, told reporters in a press conference. WCL claimed that it had announced the India-Pak fixture after a recent volleyball match between the two countries to create happy memories for fans. However, the move backfired, and the league acknowledged in its statement that the decision may have ended up hurting the feelings of many and causing discomfort to the Indian legends. In response, a decision was made to call off the fixture. WCL further apologised for any hurt sentiments. Dhawan shared an email written to the tournament organisers, where he stated that the decision not to play Pakistan had been communicated to the organisers on May 11. The email mentioned that the decision not to play Pakistan was made in consideration of the current geo-political situation. In his post on X, Dhawan said, "Jo kadam 11 May ko liya, uspe aaj bhi waise hi khada hoon. Mera desh mere liye sab kuch hai, aur desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota." (I stand by the decision I took on May 11. My country is everything to me, and nothing is bigger than the country.) In the previous edition of the WCL, India Champions trounced Pakistan to secure a five-wicket victory in the final. India gunned down a 157-run target with a blistering batting display to lift the title.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Brett Lee maintains neutral stance when asked about WCL clash between India and Pakistan being called off
Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee weighed in on the recent contest that was called off between India and Pakistan in the ongoing World Championships of Legends (WCL). Before the clash, WCL released a statement and confirmed that the India-Pakistan fixture at Edgbaston in Birmingham had been scrapped. According to various reports, several former Indian stars refused to participate in the fixture. The denial of Indian players to feature against Pakistan stems from the heinous terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. Following the attack, the relationship between India and Pakistan slumped and hit a new low. Lee was quizzed about his views on the match between the two fierce rivals being called off. While addressing the "tough question", the former speedster maintained a neutral stance. "That is a tough question. But the thing I'll say right is, I love India, I love Pakistan. So I hope that they can get to a discretion where they can appreciate themselves. But most importantly, we are here on a tournament. So Australia versus India versus South Africa. We are all inclusive. So what happened last night is what happened. We pushed for it," Lee, who is representing Australia Champions, told reporters in a press conference. WCL claimed that it had announced the India-Pak fixture after a recent volleyball match between the two countries to create happy memories for fans. However, the move backfired, and the league acknowledged in its statement that the decision may have ended up hurting the feelings of many and causing discomfort to the Indian legends. In response, a decision was made to call off the fixture. WCL further apologised for any hurt sentiments. Dhawan shared an email written to the tournament organisers, where he stated that the decision not to play Pakistan had been communicated to the organisers on May 11. The email mentioned that the decision not to play Pakistan was made in consideration of the current geo-political situation. In his post on X, Dhawan said, "Jo kadam 11 May ko liya, uspe aaj bhi waise hi khada hoon. Mera desh mere liye sab kuch hai, aur desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota." (I stand by the decision I took on May 11. My country is everything to me, and nothing is bigger than the country.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Tough question: Brett Lee gives his take on called-off WCL clash between India-Pakistan
Former Australia tearaway Brett Lee weighed in on the recent contest that was called off between India and Pakistan in the ongoing World Championships of Legends (WCL). Before the clash, WCL released a statement and confirmed that the India-Pakistan fixture at Edgbaston in Birmingham had been scrapped. According to various reports, several former Indian stars refused to participate in the fixture. The denial of Indian players to feature against Pakistan stems from the heinous terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. Following the attack, the relationship between India and Pakistan slumped and hit a new low. Lee was quizzed about his views on the match between the two fierce rivals being called off. While addressing the "tough question", the former speedster maintained a neutral stance. "That is a tough question. But the thing I'll say right is, I love India, I love Pakistan. So I hope that they can get to a discretion where they can appreciate themselves. But most importantly, we are here on a tournament. So Australia versus India versus South Africa. We are all inclusive. So what happened last night is what happened. We pushed for it," Lee, who is representing Australia Champions, told reporters in a press conference. Live Events WCL claimed that it had announced the India-Pak fixture after a recent volleyball match between the two countries to create happy memories for fans. However, the move backfired, and the league acknowledged in its statement that the decision may have ended up hurting the feelings of many and causing discomfort to the Indian legends. In response, a decision was made to call off the fixture. WCL further apologised for any hurt sentiments. Dhawan shared an email written to the tournament organisers, where he stated that the decision not to play Pakistan had been communicated to the organisers on May 11. The email mentioned that the decision not to play Pakistan was made in consideration of the current geo-political situation. In his post on X, Dhawan said, "Jo kadam 11 May ko liya, uspe aaj bhi waise hi khada hoon. Mera desh mere liye sab kuch hai, aur desh se badhkar kuch nahi hota." (I stand by the decision I took on May 11. My country is everything to me, and nothing is bigger than the country.) In the previous edition of the WCL, India Champions trounced Pakistan to secure a five-wicket victory in the final. India gunned down a 157-run target with a blistering batting display to lift the title.
