The Pakistan blind cricket crew has been denied visa to journey to India for the continued Blind Cricket World Cup.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) claimed that the crew couldn’t get clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs in India.
“This unfortunate incident has left the Pakistan blind cricket team in the lurch,” the PBCC mentioned in a press release.
“It was highly likely that Pakistan and India would have locked horns in the final of ongoing World Cup and considering the current form of Green Shirts, Pakistan had high chances to win the World Cup,” the assertion added.
The event is scheduled in India from December 5-17.
The PBCC mentioned “it strongly condemns this discriminating act of India as sports should be above regional politics”.
“Our counterpart Blind Cricket Association in India pleaded with their government for Pakistan’s clearance but nothing was heard,” the PBCC mentioned.
“This discriminating act will have serious consequences on global blind cricket as we at World Blind Cricket will take stern action against them and may not allow India to host future International events.” Pakistan completed second within the final T20 World Cup for the Blind.
Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) confirmed the event and mentioned it should launch an up to date event schedule as Pakistan crew isn’t taking part.
“Pakistan blind cricket team will not be able to participate in the ongoing third T20 World Cup for the Blind being held in India despite CABI taking all the required steps to process their visa application,” a press release from CABI mentioned.
India, Bangladesh, Australia, Sri Lanka, Nepal and South Africa are left within the 12-day occasion. Matches will likely be performed in Faridabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Indore and Bengaluru the place the ultimate will likely be held.
