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PCB responds to India Champions' boycott in WCL, bans the use of name 'Pakistan' in private leagues: Report
The Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to take stern action against private leagues in response to the Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions boycotting both of their matches against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends. read more The Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board has insisted only they have the right to the term 'Pakistan', meaning teams outside their ambit cannot claim to represent the nation. AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken strict action in the aftermath of the controversy that has engulfed the ongoing World Championship of Legends, reportedly banning the use of the name 'Pakistan' for teams in private leagues going forward. The decision comes after the Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions team boycotted both of their matches against Pakistan Champions in the second edition of WCL in England, including their semi-final meeting that was scheduled to take place on Thursday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to Telecom Asia Sport, the PCB has objected to the name 'Pakistan Champions' as their match against 'India Champions' portrays the contest as an official game of cricket between India and Pakistan. The report adds that the decision was taken at a board meeting on Thursday, with senior PCB officials feeling India's boycott damaged Pakistan's image. 'The decision was taken after a detailed discussion in the Board of Directors meeting on Thursday. 'The high-level authorities felt Indian players refusing to play Pakistan in the WCL's second edition twice is hurtful to the name of the country,' sources were quoted as saying in the report. PCB threatens legal action against private leagues The Mohsin Naqvi-led board added that only they have exclusive right to the name 'Pakistan', and teams that do not fall within their ambit could not claim to represent the country. 'All private organisations will face legal action in case they use Pakistan's name. PCB has the sole right to allow its use for cricket events if it finds the authenticity of the League and the organisation as reputable,' added the source. The ban however, does not cover the ongoing edition of the WCL, in which the Shoaib Malik-led Pakistan Champions are set to face AB de Villiers' South Africa Champions in the final. While the Pakistanis had progressed to the final thanks to the Indian team's boycott, the Proteas defeating the Brett Lee-led Australia Champions by one run in the other semi-final to advance to the summit clash.
Time of India
30-07-2025
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- Time of India
It's official! India Champions vs Pakistan Champions WCL semi-final called off; Pakistan advance to final
NEW DELHI: The high-voltage semi-final clash between arch-rivals India Champions and Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) has been officially called off, with Pakistan advancing directly to the final, tournament organisers confirmed on Wednesday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In an official statement, the WCL said: "We respect the India Champions' decision to withdraw from the semi-finals, and we equally respect the Pakistan Champions' readiness to compete. Taking all factors into consideration, the match between the India Champions and the Pakistan Champions has been called off. As a result, Pakistan Champions will advance to the final." Pakistan will now face the winner of the second semi-final between South Africa Champions and Australia Champions. Bombay Sport Exchange: FanCode's Yannick Colaco on toxic fan wars, India's sports ecosystem Earlier, reported that the Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions had refused to play the semi-final match against Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed several innocent lives. India had also boycotted their group-stage match against Pakistan earlier in the tournament. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Benefits of Trading Bitcoin CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo The Indian team, comprising cricketing greats such as Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, and Yusuf Pathan, took a unified stand prioritising national sentiment. An insider from the Indian camp told on condition of anonymity: "We are not playing against Pakistan. Our country and nation will always be at the top for us, and then anything. India ke liye kuch bhi. We are proud members of the Indian team. We have struggled and worked hard to put the Indian flag on our shirts, and we earned it. We will never let our country down, no matter what. Bharat Mata ki jai." With India standing firm on their position, the defending champions will miss out on the WCL final this season. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
30-07-2025
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- News18
India To Face Pakistan In WCL Semifinal After Big Win Over West Indies
India Champions have stormed back into title contention after being on the brink of elimination in the ongoing World Championship of Legends 2025 in England. The Yuvraj Singh-led defending champions needed to record a big win in their final league match of the tournament after poor show resulted in back-to-back defeats. Facing West Indies Champions on Tuesday, the Indian team overhauled the target of 145 in just 13.2 overs for a five-wicket win and improve their net run-rate that pushed them ahead in the points table to open the door for a semifinal spot.
Indian Express
29-07-2025
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- Indian Express
India vs West Indies Champions, WCL 2025 Live Score Streaming: When and Where to Watch IND vs WI World Championship of Legends 2025 Today's Match Live telecast?
IND vs WI Champions Legends Live Cricket Score Streaming, World Championship of Legends 2025: Virtually knocked out of the race for the knockouts, India Champions will play for pride against West Indies Champions in their last league match of the World Championship of Legends at Grace Road in Leicester on Tuesday. The Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions are reeling at the bottom of the points table with three losses from their four games, while the match against Pakistan Champions was called off after multiple Indian players pulled out of the match. India Champions need to register a big win against West Indies if they want to push England Champions from the fourth spot, who have a far better NRR than them. When will the India Champions vs West Indies Champions WCL 2025 match be played? The WCL 2025 match between India Champions and West Indies Champions will be held on Tuesday, July 29. Where will the India Champions vs West Indies Champions WCL 2025 match be held? The WCL 2025 match between India Champions and West Indies Champions will be held at Grace Road, Leicester. At what time will the India Champions vs West Indies Champions WCL 2025 match start? The WCL 2025 match between India Champions and West Indies Champions will begin at 9 PM IST. Where to watch the live telecast of the India Champions vs West Indies Champions WCL 2025 match in India? The WCL 2025 match between India Champions and West Indies Champions will be televised live on the Star Sports Network in India. Where to watch the live stream of the India Champions vs West Indies Champions WCL 2025 match in India? The WCL 2025 match between India Champions and West Indies Champions will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website in India. IND vs WI WCL 2025 squads India Champions Squad: Robin Uthappa (w), Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh(c), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Vinay Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Pawan Negi, Varun Aaron, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Stuart Binny, Abhimanyu Mithun. West Indies Champions Squad: Dwayne Smith, Chris Gayle (c), Lendl Simmons, Chadwick Walton(w), William Perkins, Dwayne Bravo, Ashley Nurse, Dave Mohammed, Kieron Pollard, Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel, Sulieman Benn, Nikita Miller, Fidel Edwards, Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
Indian Express
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
India vs England LIVE Score, WCL 2025: IND-C take on ENG-C in battle of laggards at Leeds
India Champions vs England Champions Live Cricket Score, World Championship of Legends 2025 Today's Updates: After going down against the Australia Champions on Saturday, the India Champions had very little turnaround time with the Yuvraj Singh-led side set to take on Eoin Morgan's England Champions on Sunday. The India Champions haven't been in the best of forms losing back to back matches to South Africa as well as Australia while they did not play their opening match against Pakistan due to the recent tensions between the two countries. England, meanwhile, are also on the same boat regarding their form, losing 3 of the 4 matches they have played. India vs England WCL 2025 Live Score Streaming: IND-C face ENG-C today. (X) India vs England, WCL 2025 Live Score Streaming Out of contention to qualify for the knockouts after suffering a harrowing last-over loss the previous night, Yuvraj Singh's India Champions will step out to salvage some pride when they meet England veterans in their penultimate league-stage match in WCL 2025 today.
