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Pakistan cricket team finally gets Indian visas
In a stunning change of events, the Pakistan cricket team has finally gained its Indian visas, bringing an end to a tense period of uncertainty only days before the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
The delay in the visa issue outraged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). As the crew prepares to go to India on September 27, let’s look at the specifics of this visa fiasco.
The process of obtaining Indian visas for the Pakistan cricket team began on September 19, with the typical processing period being five working days.
However, as the departure date approached, there was still no confirmation of visas, prompting considerable concern among the squad and PCB officials.
PCB raises concerns with ICC over visa delays
During the visa issue, PCB did not remain mute. They expressed their unhappiness to the International Cricket Council (ICC), highlighting the negative impact this delay may have on the team’s World Cup preparations.
They emphasized Pakistan was the only competing team that did not have visas, raising concerns about fair treatment.
The PCB cited many key issues in a formal correspondence to the ICC. They wanted to know what actions the World Cricket governing body planned to take to remedy the visa problem.
They asked if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or the Indian government had formally confirmed that they would issue visas to all participating nations.
Pakistan Cricket Board Raises Concerns About Visa Delay
PCB also brought up the vital question of whether the delay in providing visas had broken the World Cup hosting.
Pakistan had to change its initial plans for a team-building trip to the UAE before moving on to India because of the uncertainty surrounding visas.
This interruption forced them to change their trip plans and arrange new flights. Facing New Zealand in a warm-up game on September 29 added to their frustration.
Pakistani cricket team to compete in India despite visa delays
There are other reasons for visa delays than cricket. Players with Pakistani ancestry from other nations have had comparable difficulties. Due to visa complications, Shariz Ahmed and Saqib Zulfiqar, two cricketers from the Netherlands, could not travel to India for a training camp.
The Pakistani cricket squad has resolved uncertainties and debates, and they are prepared to leave for India to compete in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The visa controversy brought to light the nuanced and delicate nature of the cricketing interactions between two close neighbors.
All eyes will be on the team’s performance in the forthcoming competition, which promises to be exciting and challenging on the field, as they get ready for their warm-up match against New Zealand.
My name is Krishanu Das the founder of the Sports Dribble.
I am Accountant by profession but a Sports Blogger by passion.
I am passionate about sharing my all knowledge and experiences of sports, with my readers and every sports enthusiast.
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