Pakistan Cricket Team Visa Issue Solved

 According to the latest reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the delay in issuing visas for the Pakistan team for the upcoming World Cup 2023 in India. The PCB has expressed its concerns and dissatisfaction over the uncertainty and inequitable treatment faced by the Pakistan team, who are yet to receive their visas as of September 25, 2023.

Pakistani team visa Issue Solved

The PCB has also asked the ICC to clarify the measures taken by them to resolve the matter and whether the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or the Indian government has given any written assurances regarding the issuance of visas to all participating nations.

The visa delay has disrupted the plans and preparations of the Pakistan team for the World Cup. The team had originally planned to fly to Dubai on September 23 for a team bonding trip, where they would also practice and acclimatize to the conditions. However, due to visa uncertainty, they had to cancel their Dubai trip and reschedule their flights. The Pakistan team is now expected to fly to Dubai on September 27 morning, and then to Hyderabad on the same day evening, where they will play their first warm-up game against New Zealand on September 29. This means that they will have very little time to adjust to the Indian environment and conditions, which could affect their performance in the tournament.

The visa issue is a result of the tense political and diplomatic relations between Pakistan and India, which have affected the sporting ties as well. The two countries have not played a bilateral series since 2012-13, and the only time they have met on Indian soil was in 2016 for the T20 World Cup. The visa application process for Pakistani citizens is usually complicated and lengthy and requires clearance from various ministries and agencies.

The ICC has assured that it is working closely with both boards and governments to sort out the visa issue at the earliest. The ICC has also stated that it has contingency plans in place for any unforeseen circumstances that may arise during the tournament. However, it has not revealed any details about these plans or what they entail.

The World Cup 2023 will take place in India with 10 teams fighting for the elusive title across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final. Pakistan's schedule for the World Cup 2023 is as follows:


•  October 6 — vs Netherlands in Hyderabad


•  October 10 — vs Sri Lanka in Hyderabad


•  October 14 — vs India in Ahmedabad


•  October 20 — vs Australia in Bengaluru


•  October 23 — vs Afghanistan in Chennai


•  October 27 — vs South Africa in Chennai


•  October 31 — vs Bangladesh in Kolkata


•  November 4 — vs New Zealand Bengaluru (Day match)


•  November 11 — vs England in Kolkata

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