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DUBAI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan's effort to provoke controversy by calling for visa assurance from International Cricket Council (ICC) for the 2021 T20 World Cup in India hasn't found many takers.

Dispelling the PCB CEO's unfounded fear - according to media reports - that their players might face visa issues while travelling to India for the 2021 T20 World Cup, the ICC has made it clear that all participating teams will be given visas as per agreement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Speaking to ANI, an ICC spokesperson said that planning for the tournament was being made keeping in mind that all teams will be provided with visas. "The Host Agreement for all ICC events, including the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, provides that the host member will ensure visas are provided for all competing teams. The planning for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 in India is underway on that basis," the spokesperson said.

A BCCI official said that Khan seems to be ignorant. "I think that statement of the PCB CEO stemmed from ignorance. This issue was laid to rest last year itself when the GOI (Government of India) had written to the Presidents of the IOA and the IOC on the issue. So unless he is privy to some future course of action to be taken by Pakistan that would deteriorate the circumstances drastically, it is a non-issue," the official told ANI.

The above-mentioned letter was issued on June 18, 2019, by then Sports Secretary Radhe Shyam Julaniya after a couple of Pakistan shooters were denied a visa to compete in the ISSF World Shooting championship in the national capital. The visa issue had led to the International Olympic Committee reconsidering the decision to hand India international sports events.

The letter from Julaniya, in possession of ANI, clearly stated that country of origin of athletes wouldn't be a barrier for them to get visas to come and compete in international sporting events in the country. "It's the policy of the government that India will hold international sporting events and will permit all qualified athletes belonging to any National Olympic Committee (NOC) recognised by IOC or any national federation affiliated to the international federation concerned to participate. Such participation of athletes shall be without prejudice to our principled positions and policies on other political matters including issues such as international recognition or otherwise of the country of origin of the athletes," Julaniya had written to Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) President Narinder Batra and marked a copy to IOC chief Thomas Bach.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/sp...-from-icc-for-2021-t20-world-cup-2212721.html
 
Sour BCCI.

They can’t respond to anything cordially.
 
Rana said:
Sour BCCI.

They can’t respond to anything cordially.
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PCB should stop trying to raise controversy. They have few takers. With Manohar gone and Khawaja likely not winning, PCB will have even less support.
 
No visa for Indians to Pakistan. No visa for Olympic shooters to India

Yet it is the PCB that is being ignorant by seeking assurances from ICC
 
cricketjoshila said:
PCB should stop trying to raise controversy. They have few takers. With Manohar gone and Khawaja likely not winning, PCB will have even less support.
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It's not raising controversy to raise a legitimate point. What was controversial was denying those Pakistani shooters a visa in the first place, for a world event. And given how your beloved government loves the occasional stunt, it's not beyond them to pull off some nonsense on the Eve of the tournament, like delaying visas to the Pakistan squad.

Also, don't worry about support for Pakistan in the ICC. Indian influence there isn't eternal
 
Sensational heading by new Indian express.

So this was the quote.

A BCCI official said that Khan seems to be ignorant. "I think that statement of the PCB CEO stemmed from ignorance. This issue was laid to rest last year itself when the GOI (Government of India) had written to the Presidents of the IOA and the IOC on the issue. So unless he is privy to some future course of action to be taken by Pakistan that would deteriorate the circumstances drastically, it is a non-issue," the official told ANI.

While the matter is all heated up, this seems to be an off the record conversation with an anonymous “official” (correct me if I’m wrong) and even here he says that the statement stems from ignorance, and doesn’t call the PCB CEO ignorant.
 
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I am staggered that the Pakistani team is willing to travel to India, in the current political climate. Tensions are so high with the radical extremist Indian government that the security of the team can't be guaranteed.
 
1. No issue in asking for reconfirmation. Shouldn’t be made out to be a big deal.
2. Bringing it up like this and making a statement out of it will make it worse if either of two situations occur. The first situation, there is indeed a last minute issue with visas. The second situation, the Pakistan team goes to play the World Cup and there is bad hospitality either by the press or by fans - PCB has covered its tracks and forced BCCI to come out with statements in advance that explicitly say the Pakistan team will be given visas, and implicitly say they will be looked after like any other team.
3. The same applies to the 2023 World Cup, allowing the PCB to gain diplomatic territory 3 years in advance by translating assurances for the 2021 World Cup (relatively guaranteed) to assurances for 2023 (not guaranteed). When the conversation for 2023 does happen, the conversation right now will help.
4. All this done at no risk or effort - easy statement to make to cover the bases.
 
I have a feeling that BCCI is cozying up with Emirates Board is not just limited to ongoing IPL, it has wider implications.

I can see BCCI pushing the WT20 to UAE. There is ongoing corona pandemic in India and also to avoid any political issues with hosting Pakistan.

This issue will be prevalent in 2023 world cup though which India would host. If the current Indian and Paksitani governments are still in power till that time and the relations haven't improved till that date then this could very well be an issue.
 
India is a volatile nation now...very sensitive....no GOI would risk their reputation and I see we might see Wt20 played in UAE too
 
Dubai: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has knocked at the doors of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and sought an assurance that the Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI) will grant visas for its players and officials when India hosts the T20 World Cup in October next year.

PCB CEO Wasim Khan has reportedly given January 2021 ultimatum to the BCCI to resolve the issue.

Speaking at a press conference, Khan also confirmed that there is “no chance” of an Indo-Pak bilateral series in the “foreseeable future” and neither will it be a part of fresh the Futures Tours Programme (FTP) that starts in 2023.

It may be noted that India would be hosting the global T20 event in October and given the tense diplomatic ties between the two neighbours, the PCB has sought assurances that the BCCI will issues visas for its players and support staff and the ICC will look into it.

“We have sought assurances from the ICC that our players will receive visas and ICC is now taking this up with the BCCI because that directive and confirmation will clearly need to come from their government,” Khan said.

He then clarified that it’s only fair that there is a time-frame for such a deadline.

“We have asked for a deadline till December-January, which we believe is the right thing. We expect a response from the ICC on whether our players and officials will receive visas to participate in the tournament.

“If it (visas) isn’t (there), then like any nation would expect, we would also expect ICC to take that up directly with India and the Indian government through the BCCI to resolve this matter.”

Responding to the PCB CEO’s concerns, the ICC has made it clear that all participating teams will be given visas as per agreement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

An ICC spokesperson was quoted as saying by ANI that planning for the tournament was being made keeping in mind that all teams will be provided with visas.

"The Host Agreement for all ICC events, including the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup 2021, provides that the host member will ensure visas are provided for all competing teams. The planning for the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup 2021 in India is underway on that basis," the spokesperson said.

Pakistan athletes’ participation in global events held in India has always been contentious subject. Last year, Pakistani shooters could not get visas for a World Cup in Delhi, which kicked up quite a storm.

https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/t...-by-bcci-to-pakistani-cricketers-2319075.html
 
FreePalestine said:
Here is some fresh context for you:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...enied-visas/articleshow/68106341.cms?from=mdr

https://www.dawn.com/news/1330599

Now are you going to continue to deny the need for Pakistan to insure itself against Indian pettiness and anti-Pakistan sentiment?
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There is actually a chance of something even more sinister and heinous. They will probably say that we are going to provide visas; however, we don't guarantee the security of Pakistani team.
 
Usman said:
I am staggered that the Pakistani team is willing to travel to India, in the current political climate. Tensions are so high with the radical extremist Indian government that the security of the team can't be guaranteed.
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It would be phenomenal if Pakistan wins the WT20 and Babar dedicates the win to the farmers and Kashmiris.

Nothing else would bring cricket into the mainstream as quickly.
 
Bilal7 said:
It would be phenomenal if Pakistan wins the WT20 and Babar dedicates the win to the farmers and Kashmiris.

Nothing else would bring cricket into the mainstream as quickly.
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Defonitely that would be a dream come true
 
Bilal7 said:
It would be phenomenal if Pakistan wins the WT20 and Babar dedicates the win to the farmers and Kashmiris.

Nothing else would bring cricket into the mainstream as quickly.
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Imagine if Rahane had dedicated the Aus Test series win to Baloch Rebels....
 
Wasim Khan raised a controversy needlessly, and was replied to in kind.

He is rabble rousing.
 
Bilal7 said:
It would be phenomenal if Pakistan wins the WT20 and Babar dedicates the win to the farmers and Kashmiris.

Nothing else would bring cricket into the mainstream as quickly.
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If Afridi was the captain, you would be rest assured he would do that without a care in the world. Babar is too meek unless he is told by the PCB. But this would be amazing. At least Kashmiris should be dedicated that win.
 
PCB should be reminded it is a professional organization and not an extended troll arm of the government. Pathetic to raise issue when you already have the assurance. Is there anyone at PCB who actually reads documentation?
 
Mesozoic said:
It would be phenomenal if Pakistan reaches the semi finals.... let alone all that.
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True. It's a difficult format this time around and Pakistan is in the tougher group. Anything can happen.
 
BreadPakoda said:
Sensational heading by new Indian express.

So this was the quote.

A BCCI official said that Khan seems to be ignorant. "I think that statement of the PCB CEO stemmed from ignorance. This issue was laid to rest last year itself when the GOI (Government of India) had written to the Presidents of the IOA and the IOC on the issue. So unless he is privy to some future course of action to be taken by Pakistan that would deteriorate the circumstances drastically, it is a non-issue," the official told ANI.

While the matter is all heated up, this seems to be an off the record conversation with an anonymous “official” (correct me if I’m wrong) and even here he says that the statement stems from ignorance, and doesn’t call the PCB CEO ignorant.
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What does he mean circumstances deteriorating? So he admits its not guaranteed?
 
Thunderbolt14 said:
You mean like the time India wore army caps on the pitch to show solidarity with military oppressors?
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I wasn't crazy about the cricket team wearing military caps. But they did that after the Pulwama attack while also donating their salaries to the families of the dead CRPF personnel.

You might look at the Indian army as an oppressive force in the Indian Union Territory that you will never get :rabada2

But to the rest of us, they're our Army.

Anyway, the act of wearing caps wasn't about celebrating an aggressive action by the army. There's a difference.
 
PCB has check-mated BCCI and GOI.

Any refusal of visas by GoI will only confirm the current status of India - a rightwing terrorist state run by the BJP.

GOI cannot deny visas for Pakistan players. Just look at the acid tongue response of BCCI - forced words. There will be a global outrage if India deny visas for Pak players, resulting in India losing hosting rights unless GoI grant visas.

Wasim Khan has BCCI/GOI over a barrel.

:)
 
Bilal7 said:
It would be phenomenal if Pakistan wins the WT20 and Babar dedicates the win to the farmers and Kashmiris.

Nothing else would bring cricket into the mainstream as quickly.
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and then Pakistanis will cry hoarse if Indians dedicate victory to victims of terrorism
 
NishanKonar said:
and then Pakistanis will cry hoarse if Indians dedicate victory to victims of terrorism
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No, Pakistanis will rejoice at that, given that some of the biggest victims of terrorism are the Kashmiris.
 
Reports that BCCI has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) assuring them of no complications for the Pakistan contingent's passage into India for the tournament in October-November. Specifically, it has cited a letter written by the Government of India to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) assuring the Olympic body that no team will be denied entry into India for any multilateral sporting competition.
 
FYI :- "ISSF Shooting World Cup 2021: Rajeev Bhatia, the secretary of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), on Monday confirmed that one shooter from Pakistan would be competing in the upcoming ISSF Shooting World Cup. ISSF Combined Shooting World Cup is scheduled to be held in Delhi from March 18-29."

Pak cricket team will get visa for ICC events. Everyone knows that.
But board officials will continue to give statements to stay relevant and picture their image in media.
 
Heard from a major Indian policy influencer. Paraphrasing:

“India will continue to host and play in multilateral tournaments. In these tournaments, India will allow Pakistani players and also play against them. There’s no change to this policy. So no worries on visas for Pak cricket team.

Even today, Pakistan TT players are participating in an Olympics qualifier in Chennai. Pakistan shooters, boxers, golfers, wrestlers etc regularly play in multilateral tournaments hosted in India. India can’t stop Pak players (due to multilateral obligations). And Pakistan won’t refuse playing in India, hiding behind the shallow idea of keeping politics and sports aside because iPak players gain money, fame and world class experience at a cheap bus ride cost. Many of these players later come back to Pakistan, and repeat some god-given duty to kill infidels and conquer ‘Hind’.

While Pakistan may not agree, Indian policy makers think that sports relationship helps only (ok 99%) Pakistan financially and experience-wise. Hardly any tournament is hosted or funded by Pakistan.

Pakistani is only interested in hosting cricket world cups as they are money-spinners. Even in the eighties, India-Pak cricket matches had mostly India ads in Pakistani stadiums. Check Youtube.

Also, India will try not to play in multi-lateral tournaments hosted in Pakistan unless they are very important - sort of world cups, big tennis/Badminton tournaments, Asian games or Olympics. However, Pakistan hasn’t hosted and is unlikely to host a big tournament given its financial and security situation.

Also India won’t easily allow Pakistan to host a cricket world cup. No offence.

India-Pakistan bilateral sports relationship is not likely in near future, even when Modi is no longer a PM. Congress can’t be now seen to appease Pakistan terrorists. It’s like expecting Biden to favour Pakistan over India or Congress to repeal whatever minor changes done to Kashmir status in the Indian constitution as soon as it comes to power. Congress is no fool despite what Pappu looks like.”

It’s good that us fans get to meet virtually in social media and forums. I would love for the teams to play in the world cups. Once a year match between India and Pak is more fun than a 6-ODI, 6T20, 4Tests series every year. Let the long series be with England and Australia.
 
Saj said:
Reports that BCCI has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) assuring them of no complications for the Pakistan contingent's passage into India for the tournament in October-November. Specifically, it has cited a letter written by the Government of India to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) assuring the Olympic body that no team will be denied entry into India for any multilateral sporting competition.
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Lol, why did they do this if it was such an ignorant statement?
 
So that Ehsan Mani can stop with his attention seeking tricks. Ask him about PSL disaster and he disappears.
 
The cricket enthusiast said:
What's the stand on playing against pak now bro?
Seems like thing's are getting back to some normalcy .
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Nothing will happen I believe.
I see a lot of people blaming current BJP led govt for not resorting to bilateral cricket ties with Pak but trust me even if Congress comes into power today, Ind-Pak cricket won't happen. Ind-Pak cricket is a big event in our subcontinent that attracts a lot of eyeballs. An event like this gives reason to oppositions and their workers to do protests, hashtags and defame sitting govt. And we all know in any country, govt runs on fuel of patriotism and how firm stand it's taken against country that your media labels as enemy nation.
Remember when Modi visited Pak and attended wedding of Nawaz Shariff's daughter, the same peaceful congress for which some Pak fans think cricket will restore if it comes in power, started attacking Modi and BJP govt. If I am not wrong Rahul Gandhi said like why Govt is giving importance to Pakistan or trying to norm the relations when their previous Govt had done hard work of isolating Pak on international forum.

Coming to point of why India plays Pak in ICC events, no matter how bad relations between India and Pak, no team can afford losing points in ICC tournaments or allowing other team to proceed in knock-off stage without playing. So I guess we can enjoy Ind-Pak matches in ICC events only for few years.
 
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be looking forward to getting Indian visa assurance in International Cricket Council (ICC)’s Chief Executive meeting at the end of this month.

According to the details, PCB had asked ICC to make sure that the Pakistan team will get an Indian visa for their participation in T20 World Cup this year. March 30 was set as the deadline to get the assurance from the international cricket body.

Now, Indian media claimed that the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) have got clearance from their government to issue visa to Pakistani team for the mega event.

PCB awaits any official confirmation from the ICC and is hopeful to get it in the Chief Executive meeting. “We haven’t got any official answer from the ICC so far. Hopefully, in a chief executive meeting at the end of this month, we get any answer from their side,” a PCB’s representative told ARY News.

ARY
 
So embarrassing for BCCI tbh

It’s a simple, global event which they have made so complicated. Can’t wait for China to become a cricketing superpower in order to keep them in check
 
Rana said:
So embarrassing for BCCI tbh

It’s a simple, global event which they have made so complicated. Can’t wait for China to become a cricketing superpower in order to keep them in check
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Ah! China!! Waiting for India to be shafted by the sugar daddy but till then continue to beg India to play bilaterals and share moolah.That’s the attitude that force India and BCCI to just shut off all voluntary bilateral sports and cultural relationship with Pakistan.

Anyway, Pakistan players and support staff will get Visa for multilateral tournaments in India. Its fans and journalists won’t.
 
Babbar said:
Ah! China!! Waiting for India to be shafted by the sugar daddy but till then continue to beg India to play bilaterals and share moolah.That’s the attitude that force India and BCCI to just shut off all voluntary bilateral sports and cultural relationship with Pakistan.

Anyway, Pakistan players and support staff will get Visa for multilateral tournaments in India. Its fans and journalists won’t.
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Why will the fans not get visa? Because they are terrorists?
 
Rana said:
Why will the fans not get visa? Because they are terrorists?
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May be the govt finds it difficult to differentiate between fans and terrorists. And they don't want to take any risk. But we all know Pak team and staff will get visa, even PCB does. So raising same concern again and again will not make any difference.
 
Thanos said:
May be the govt finds it difficult to differentiate between fans and terrorists. And they don't want to take any risk. But we all know Pak team and staff will get visa, even PCB does. So raising same concern again and again will not make any difference.
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I guess the Indian security forces and their deficiencies overall were exposed a decade ago, no need to take any risks now with civilians.
 
Rana said:
I guess the Indian security forces and their deficiencies overall were exposed a decade ago, no need to take any risks now with civilians.
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Nothing wrong in learning from mistakes.
 
Babbar said:
ICC is seeking clarification because PCB begged it to ask BCCI. Nothing major.
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Be honest are you guys given a list of buzzwords by your troll factories that you have to use ? Cause begging doesn't make any sense in this case.


How is it "begging" to ensure that the players have a visa for a global event? I guess anyone who applies for a visa for a work related event is a beggar lol.
 
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