ICC T20 World Cup (2026): USA’s Ali Khan reports Indian visa denial for Pakistan-Origin teammates via Social Media

[guard]

Never ever trust indians..

Period

 

[sweep_shot]

Never ever trust indians..

Period

Yup.

Definitely never allow Indians to control a sport. They can ruin it with discriminatory caste-like system, overcommercialization, petty politics etc.

 

[Devadwal]

Never ever trust these Pakistani or Pakistan origin player's , they are same when comes to telling the Truth and spreading fake propaganda.

Shameless people's don't know different between Visa dined or Visa delayed.

 

[IMMY69]

Never ever trust these Pakistani or Pakistan origin player's , they are same when comes to telling the Truth and spreading fake propaganda.

Shameless people's don't know different between Visa dined or Visa delayed.

Delayed visa for two English players of Pakistani origin hampers the teams preparations...

Why aren't you criticising the country for delaying the visa approval? It's a cricketing tournament and there really shouldn't be any delays...

 

[Devadwal]

Delayed visa for two English players of Pakistani origin hampers the teams preparations...

Why aren't you criticising the country for delaying the visa approval? It's a cricketing tournament and there really shouldn't be any delays...

These boards and player's already know the rules of Pakistan origin player's. They have to go extra security check along with multiple ministry Clearance to obtain the Visa.

They should have applied in very advance. Simple

We can't change the rules and compromise on national security Just because of some unknown random player's

 

[ElRaja]

indians like validation from england and aussies to much to make a stand on this, they usually delay visas for pak origin players long enough to get the mouth foaming bjp lot a bit happy, then eventually give the visas anyway. optics to maintain their bigoted fan base, and enough plausable deniability to keep eng and aus on side.

 

[BouncerGuy]

USA Cricket Breaks Silence After Its Pakistan-Born Player Claims He Was Denied Indian Visa Ahead Of T20 World Cup

A cricket official from the United States has denied claims that four of their Pakistani-origin players have been denied a visa by India to travel to the country for the upcoming 2026 Twenty20 World Cup, saying the visa is delayed and not denied, a news report has claimed. USA pacer Ali Khan had claimed in a video clip on social media that four Pakistani-origin players, including him, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin, and Ehsan Adil, have been refused visas to travel to India for the Men's 2026 T20 World Cup to be jointly hosted with Sri Lanka from February 7, the Telecom Asia Sport said in a report.

"I clarify that the visa issue is being handled by the USA cricket association, which is being run by the International Cricket Council (ICC), and it was erroneously conveyed by one player that the visa was rejected," a USA official told www.telecomasia.net on condition of anonymity.

As per the report, all four players whose visas have been 'delayed' were born in Pakistan but are now US citizens. However, under India's visa rules, all Pakistan-born people have to apply for a visa on the passport of their country of birth.

One player also named by Ali confirmed to the news outlet that visas are delayed and are in process, and not rejected.

With India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the Twenty20 World Cup from February 7 to March 8, the visa issue is likely to raise headlines in the coming days.

Around eight countries will be affected by this problem, as besides the US, players from the UAE, Oman, Nepal, Canada, England, Zimbabwe, and the Netherlands have players of Pakistani origin. Reports said this list could grow as Italy is also likely to have a player of Pakistani-origin.

Sources in the ICC also confirmed to www.telecomasia.net that special directives have been sent to all Indian embassies and High Commissions to take the issue as a special case and accommodate the Pakistan-origin players. "We have sent special directives to Indian embassies and hope there will be no issues with visas," said sources.

The issues have haunted Pakistani-origin players in the past as well, with Zulfiqar brothers - Sikander and Saqib - denied a visa in 2019, while another player, Shiraz Ahmed visa delayed in the 2023 World Cup.

Australia's opener Usman Khawaja (2017) and England spinners - Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Basheer (2024) - also faced visa glitches in the past.

Sources in the International Cricket Council have said they are helping teams in acquiring visas, but the latest issue has increased their workload.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/usa-cricket-breaks-silence-after-its-pakistan-born-player-claims-he-was-denied-indian-visa-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-10750715

 

[Devadwal]

USA Cricket Breaks Silence After Its Pakistan-Born Player Claims He Was Denied Indian Visa Ahead Of T20 World Cup

A cricket official from the United States has denied claims that four of their Pakistani-origin players have been denied a visa by India to travel to the country for the upcoming 2026 Twenty20 World Cup, saying the visa is delayed and not denied, a news report has claimed. USA pacer Ali Khan had claimed in a video clip on social media that four Pakistani-origin players, including him, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin, and Ehsan Adil, have been refused visas to travel to India for the Men's 2026 T20 World Cup to be jointly hosted with Sri Lanka from February 7, the Telecom Asia Sport said in a report.

"I clarify that the visa issue is being handled by the USA cricket association, which is being run by the International Cricket Council (ICC), and it was erroneously conveyed by one player that the visa was rejected," a USA official told www.telecomasia.net on condition of anonymity.

As per the report, all four players whose visas have been 'delayed' were born in Pakistan but are now US citizens. However, under India's visa rules, all Pakistan-born people have to apply for a visa on the passport of their country of birth.

One player also named by Ali confirmed to the news outlet that visas are delayed and are in process, and not rejected.

With India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the Twenty20 World Cup from February 7 to March 8, the visa issue is likely to raise headlines in the coming days.

Around eight countries will be affected by this problem, as besides the US, players from the UAE, Oman, Nepal, Canada, England, Zimbabwe, and the Netherlands have players of Pakistani origin. Reports said this list could grow as Italy is also likely to have a player of Pakistani-origin.

Sources in the ICC also confirmed to www.telecomasia.net that special directives have been sent to all Indian embassies and High Commissions to take the issue as a special case and accommodate the Pakistan-origin players. "We have sent special directives to Indian embassies and hope there will be no issues with visas," said sources.

The issues have haunted Pakistani-origin players in the past as well, with Zulfiqar brothers - Sikander and Saqib - denied a visa in 2019, while another player, Shiraz Ahmed visa delayed in the 2023 World Cup.

Australia's opener Usman Khawaja (2017) and England spinners - Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Basheer (2024) - also faced visa glitches in the past.

Sources in the International Cricket Council have said they are helping teams in acquiring visas, but the latest issue has increased their workload.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/usa-cricket-breaks-silence-after-its-pakistan-born-player-claims-he-was-denied-indian-visa-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-10750715

@DeadlyVenom @Rana and rest of Pakistan Fake Propaganda factory needs to read this because they spread the fake propaganda Along with Pakistan origin player Ali Khan.

Or Kitna jhuth bolenge?

 

[cricketjoshila]

There are six countries which have Pakistan origin players.They should refuse to play in India if India doesn’t issue visas to their players.

Those 6 countries should also collectively compensate icc if Indian sponsors and broadcasters walk out

 

[Devadwal]

There are six countries which have Pakistan origin players.They should refuse to play in India if India doesn’t issue visas to their players.

They are free to boycott the tournament but don't cry when they punish by ICC

 

[cricketjoshila]

@DeadlyVenom @Rana and rest of Pakistan Fake Propaganda factory needs to read this because they spread the fake propaganda Along with Pakistan origin player Ali Khan.

Or Kitna jhuth bolenge?

Jhooth to wo american ali ne shuru kiya passport kuch bhi ho he is pakistani after all

 

[Vikram1989]

So finally usa cricket association confirmed Pakistani player is a liar . few ppers with their agenda driven mentality mixed with bigotry got no shame.

 

[Hitman]

Such a bunch of liars. Nothing coming from the mouths of anyone of Pakistani origin should be believed. They would go to any lengths to make themselves look the victim.​

 

[BouncerGuy]

GUYS, PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC

 

[Pakistan150-0]

Bhakts want Bangladesh to play in India.... and at the same time they have problems with issuing Visas to Muslim cricketers......
Biggest shame for icc to host global tournaments in such third class countries

 

[NishanKonar]

USA Cricket Breaks Silence After Its Pakistan-Born Player Claims He Was Denied Indian Visa Ahead Of T20 World Cup

A cricket official from the United States has denied claims that four of their Pakistani-origin players have been denied a visa by India to travel to the country for the upcoming 2026 Twenty20 World Cup, saying the visa is delayed and not denied, a news report has claimed. USA pacer Ali Khan had claimed in a video clip on social media that four Pakistani-origin players, including him, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin, and Ehsan Adil, have been refused visas to travel to India for the Men's 2026 T20 World Cup to be jointly hosted with Sri Lanka from February 7, the Telecom Asia Sport said in a report.

"I clarify that the visa issue is being handled by the USA cricket association, which is being run by the International Cricket Council (ICC), and it was erroneously conveyed by one player that the visa was rejected," a USA official told www.telecomasia.net on condition of anonymity.

As per the report, all four players whose visas have been 'delayed' were born in Pakistan but are now US citizens. However, under India's visa rules, all Pakistan-born people have to apply for a visa on the passport of their country of birth.

One player also named by Ali confirmed to the news outlet that visas are delayed and are in process, and not rejected.

With India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the Twenty20 World Cup from February 7 to March 8, the visa issue is likely to raise headlines in the coming days.

Around eight countries will be affected by this problem, as besides the US, players from the UAE, Oman, Nepal, Canada, England, Zimbabwe, and the Netherlands have players of Pakistani origin. Reports said this list could grow as Italy is also likely to have a player of Pakistani-origin.

Sources in the ICC also confirmed to www.telecomasia.net that special directives have been sent to all Indian embassies and High Commissions to take the issue as a special case and accommodate the Pakistan-origin players. "We have sent special directives to Indian embassies and hope there will be no issues with visas," said sources.

The issues have haunted Pakistani-origin players in the past as well, with Zulfiqar brothers - Sikander and Saqib - denied a visa in 2019, while another player, Shiraz Ahmed visa delayed in the 2023 World Cup.

Australia's opener Usman Khawaja (2017) and England spinners - Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Basheer (2024) - also faced visa glitches in the past.

Sources in the International Cricket Council have said they are helping teams in acquiring visas, but the latest issue has increased their workload.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/usa-cricket-breaks-silence-after-its-pakistan-born-player-claims-he-was-denied-indian-visa-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-10750715

Knew those Pakistanis wer lying about denial of visa

 

[Vikram1989]

@mods pls change the thread title now

 

[Devadwal]

Bhakts want Bangladesh to play in India.... and at the same time they have problems with issuing Visas to Muslim cricketers......
Biggest shame for icc to host global tournaments in such third class countries

India don't have problem issuing visa to Muslim players but Visa process is different for pakistani and pakistani origin people's knowing history of pakistani. Either follow the process or stay at home . Period

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Very interesting that these anonymous sources seem to go to a relatively unestablished media house like telecom Asia to give their quotes.

Why USA official ( likely Indian) have to break such an innocuous piece of news anonymously to this platform? Why are they scared of naming themselves?

This world cup is becoming more tainted day by day.

 

[NishanKonar]

Very interesting that these anonymous sources seem to go to a relatively unestablished media house like telecom Asia to give their quotes.

Why USA official ( likely Indian) have to break such an innocuous piece of news anonymously to this platform? Why are they scared of naming themselves?

This world cup is becoming more tainted day by day.

Ali Khan can come forward and show proof that his visa was denied and prove that his board is wrong

This is a huge question mark on his integrity & character.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Ali Khan can come forward and show proof that his visa was denied and prove that his board is wrong

This is a huge question mark on his integrity & character. If he has ghairat he will definitely try to prove his innocence

There is no official statement from US board to prove or disprove.

 

[NishanKonar]

There is no official statement from US board to prove or disprove.

So many reports saying no visa denied. Many people are questioning his integrity. Ali Khan can just shut down everyone by providing evidence that his visa is denied

A visa rejection is stamped on the passport. All Ali Khan needs to do is share a pix of his passport showing the reject stamp. Thats it

Whole debate will end

But of course Ali Khan wont do such a thing.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

So many reports saying no visa denied. Many people are questioning his integrity. Ali Khan can just shut down everyone by providing evidence that his visa is denied

A visa rejection is stamped on the passport. All Ali Khan needs to do is share a pix of his passport showing the reject stamp. Thats it

Whole debate will end

But of course Ali Khan wont do such a thing.

It is likely that Indians are now backtracking via anonymous sources and planted news.

They can come out and defend themselves properly.

For some reason you are comfortable with this planted news but are enraged by one Instagram post by a Pakistani.

I wonder what that reason is.......

 

[NishanKonar]

It is likely that Indians are now backtracking via anonymous sources and planted news.

They can come out and defend themselves properly.

For some reason you are comfortable with this planted news but are enraged by one Instagram post by a Pakistani.

I wonder what that reason is.......

Or more likely these 4 Pakistani layers just lied to play their victimhood narrative like Usman Khwaja and now got exposed

Indian sources have repeatedly said right from the beginning its standard procedure for all Pakistan origin players. Other teams have also confirmed that thier Pakistani origin players ( Rehan Ahmed , Sikander Raza ) have visa delayed but nobody said visa denied - except for these 4 playing for USA

So its on Ali Khan to show the visa reject stamp on his passport - else we can conclude he is a slimy liar

 

[cricketjoshila]

Bhakts want Bangladesh to play in India.... and at the same time they have problems with issuing Visas to Muslim cricketers......
Biggest shame for icc to host global tournaments in such third class countries

Usa cricket has clarified visas haven’t been denied. It may be delayed as Pakistani origin players need extra security vetting

 

[Kaptan]

If the visas are delayed but still not denied, I seriously hope Ali Khan’s visa gets rejected. We can’t keep letting bigoted liars in when we already have more than enough of them.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

England must stand up to India after utterly unacceptable visa delays for spinners​

Political tensions between T20 World Cup co-hosts and Pakistan mean Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed cannot fly with team for Sri Lanka warm-ups


England face being without spin bowlers Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed for the start of their pre-T20 World Cup tour to Sri Lanka amid delays to their visas.
Rashid and Ahmed, who are both of Pakistani heritage, are the only members of Brendon McCullum’s 15-man squad still awaiting clearance to travel to play in next month’s tournament.
Sri Lanka is co-hosting the event with India and Telegraph Sport has been told the latter is behind a delay that will mean Rashid and Ahmed will be absent when their team-mates depart on Sunday to play three one-day internationals and three T20s in Colombo and Pallekele.

Those with links to Pakistan can face visa delays when attempting to visit India because of increased political tension between the two countries.

Spinner Shoaib Bashir missed a Test there two years ago as a result of such issues, while seam bowler Saqib Mahmood sat out a training camp in Abu Dhabi for a white-ball series before last year’s Champions Trophy.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has engaged the UK Government in a bid to expedite Rashid and Ahmed’s visas, despite receiving assurances from the Indian authorities that there were no objections to their applications.
Rashid is currently in the UK and is expected to join up with the team this weekend, while Ahmed is in Australia for the Big Bash and will remain there until the issue is resolved. The plan is for them to fly straight to Sri Lanka or India.
It is understood that both the ICC and BCCI are now involved in attempts to resolve the issue.
England’s World Cup campaign does not start until February 8, when they play Nepal in the Indian city of Mumbai.
Telegraph Sport has been told the ECB is confident Rashid and Ahmed’s visas will be issued in time for them to be involved in that match.

England are desperate not to offend India but they must stand up to them​

Scyld Berry
Chief Cricket Writer
It will be utterly unacceptable if the Indian government’s delay in granting visas to British cricketers of Pakistani heritage results in England having to play their practice matches ahead of the T20 World Cup without two of their spin bowlers.

Adil Rashid, who is arguably the most valuable white-ball cricketer England have ever had, and his heir as a rare wrist-spin bowler Rehan Ahmed, are still awaiting clearance for their Indian visas. At this stage they are not expected to arrive in Sri Lanka, where England are playing their warm-up internationals, for the start of their tour.
Unlike in the Ashes, spinners have an essential role in any cricket match in the sub-continent. England will be left with only one main spinner, Liam Dawson, if the other two are unable to play. Rashid is recognised as the pivotal bowler, and not only in the middle overs but even in power-plays, such is his skill. Rashid, 37, has taken 380 wickets for England in white-ball internationals.


England begin with a one-day international in Colombo on Thursday, January 22. After a three-match ODI series, they play Sri Lanka in three T20 internationals before heading into the T20 World Cup with a fixture against Nepal in Mumbai on February 8.
Indian interference, by delaying the arrival of England cricketers of Pakistani and Muslim heritage, has been steadily growing, in the overall context of worsening relations at the highest level between India and Pakistan.

England had to select their team for the first Test in India at Hyderabad in January 2024 without their principal off-spinner. Another delay in issuing a visa for Shoaib Bashir, which prevented him being in contention for that opening Test, resulted in England having to use Joe Root as their off-spinner, and England’s main batsman was forced to bowl 29 overs in India’s first innings, more than any other England bowler.

Relations between the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India have long been friendly, as the ECB feels unable to do anything to offend the power-brokers of international cricket. But the ECB should be standing up to India if, or rather when, England are not allowed to select and field the players they want.
The argument that the Indian board has no control over their government holds no water as they are virtually indivisible. The most powerful person in world cricket is Jay Shah, the son of India’s home minister who is a long-term ally of prime minister Narendra Modi. Shah was the chairman of the Indian board before he had to give up the post on becoming chairman of the International Cricket Council.

Pulling all the strings in India’s favour has long been an established pattern of international cricket. Perhaps the most blatant example was India being granted, in advance of the last T20 World Cup tournament in the US and West Indies, a semi-final in Guyana which left them more time than the other winning semi-finalists, South Africa, to prepare for the final in Barbados. India won by seven runs.
It should be a simple and binding principle: if a country is not able to select and field the team it wants, owing to the hosts’ interference, it should be allowed to withdraw from the tournament without any financial penalty or, better still, with financial compensation.

England must stand up to India after utterly unacceptable visa delays for spinners

Political tensions between T20 World Cup co-hosts and Pakistan mean Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed cannot fly with team for Sri Lanka warm-ups

www.telegraph.co.uk

@Rana @Major @sweep_shot @tiger_khan

What a hard hitting article from one of crickets most respected writers. A man who in no way can be considered to be biased against India. It should be enough to make so called fans from India that defend their government and boards actions hang their heads in shame. If a genuine cricket lover like him is calling out Indians government interference, discrimination and manipulation of the game then it should be sending alarm bells for the future of the sport.

 

[sweep_shot]

England must stand up to India after utterly unacceptable visa delays for spinners​

Political tensions between T20 World Cup co-hosts and Pakistan mean Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed cannot fly with team for Sri Lanka warm-ups


England face being without spin bowlers Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed for the start of their pre-T20 World Cup tour to Sri Lanka amid delays to their visas.
Rashid and Ahmed, who are both of Pakistani heritage, are the only members of Brendon McCullum’s 15-man squad still awaiting clearance to travel to play in next month’s tournament.
Sri Lanka is co-hosting the event with India and Telegraph Sport has been told the latter is behind a delay that will mean Rashid and Ahmed will be absent when their team-mates depart on Sunday to play three one-day internationals and three T20s in Colombo and Pallekele.

Those with links to Pakistan can face visa delays when attempting to visit India because of increased political tension between the two countries.

Spinner Shoaib Bashir missed a Test there two years ago as a result of such issues, while seam bowler Saqib Mahmood sat out a training camp in Abu Dhabi for a white-ball series before last year’s Champions Trophy.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has engaged the UK Government in a bid to expedite Rashid and Ahmed’s visas, despite receiving assurances from the Indian authorities that there were no objections to their applications.
Rashid is currently in the UK and is expected to join up with the team this weekend, while Ahmed is in Australia for the Big Bash and will remain there until the issue is resolved. The plan is for them to fly straight to Sri Lanka or India.
It is understood that both the ICC and BCCI are now involved in attempts to resolve the issue.
England’s World Cup campaign does not start until February 8, when they play Nepal in the Indian city of Mumbai.
Telegraph Sport has been told the ECB is confident Rashid and Ahmed’s visas will be issued in time for them to be involved in that match.

England are desperate not to offend India but they must stand up to them​

Scyld Berry
Chief Cricket Writer
It will be utterly unacceptable if the Indian government’s delay in granting visas to British cricketers of Pakistani heritage results in England having to play their practice matches ahead of the T20 World Cup without two of their spin bowlers.

Adil Rashid, who is arguably the most valuable white-ball cricketer England have ever had, and his heir as a rare wrist-spin bowler Rehan Ahmed, are still awaiting clearance for their Indian visas. At this stage they are not expected to arrive in Sri Lanka, where England are playing their warm-up internationals, for the start of their tour.
Unlike in the Ashes, spinners have an essential role in any cricket match in the sub-continent. England will be left with only one main spinner, Liam Dawson, if the other two are unable to play. Rashid is recognised as the pivotal bowler, and not only in the middle overs but even in power-plays, such is his skill. Rashid, 37, has taken 380 wickets for England in white-ball internationals.


England begin with a one-day international in Colombo on Thursday, January 22. After a three-match ODI series, they play Sri Lanka in three T20 internationals before heading into the T20 World Cup with a fixture against Nepal in Mumbai on February 8.
Indian interference, by delaying the arrival of England cricketers of Pakistani and Muslim heritage, has been steadily growing, in the overall context of worsening relations at the highest level between India and Pakistan.

England had to select their team for the first Test in India at Hyderabad in January 2024 without their principal off-spinner. Another delay in issuing a visa for Shoaib Bashir, which prevented him being in contention for that opening Test, resulted in England having to use Joe Root as their off-spinner, and England’s main batsman was forced to bowl 29 overs in India’s first innings, more than any other England bowler.

Relations between the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India have long been friendly, as the ECB feels unable to do anything to offend the power-brokers of international cricket. But the ECB should be standing up to India if, or rather when, England are not allowed to select and field the players they want.
The argument that the Indian board has no control over their government holds no water as they are virtually indivisible. The most powerful person in world cricket is Jay Shah, the son of India’s home minister who is a long-term ally of prime minister Narendra Modi. Shah was the chairman of the Indian board before he had to give up the post on becoming chairman of the International Cricket Council.

Pulling all the strings in India’s favour has long been an established pattern of international cricket. Perhaps the most blatant example was India being granted, in advance of the last T20 World Cup tournament in the US and West Indies, a semi-final in Guyana which left them more time than the other winning semi-finalists, South Africa, to prepare for the final in Barbados. India won by seven runs.
It should be a simple and binding principle: if a country is not able to select and field the team it wants, owing to the hosts’ interference, it should be allowed to withdraw from the tournament without any financial penalty or, better still, with financial compensation.

England must stand up to India after utterly unacceptable visa delays for spinners

Political tensions between T20 World Cup co-hosts and Pakistan mean Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed cannot fly with team for Sri Lanka warm-ups

www.telegraph.co.uk

@Rana @Major @sweep_shot

What a hard hitting article from one of crickets most respected writers. A man who in no way can be considered to be biased against India. It should be enough to make so called fans from India that defend their government and boards actions hang their heads in shame. If a genuine cricket lover like him is calling out Indians government interference, discrimination and manipulation of the game then it should be sending alarm bells for the future of the sport.

Agree with this article.

All countries should boycott India until India abandon caste-like discrimination and petty politics.

Cricket is a gentlemen's sport. Ghetto behavior has no place in cricket.

 

[sweep_shot]

England are desperate not to offend India but they must stand up to them​

Why is it a taboo to offend India? I do not understand. India do not think twice before offending other countries.

England should not have surrendered cricket's control to India in the first place. That was the beginning of cricket's decline.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Agree with this article.

All countries should boycott India until India abandon caste-like discrimination and petty politics.

Cricket is a gentlemen's sport. Ghetto behavior has no place in cricket.

One of the games foremost, thinkers, intellectuals and passionate fans who has dedicated his life to the game is coming to the same conclusion that we did - India is directly interfering and impeding selection of players.

When we say these Indian loonies call us names, but the global uproar isn't restricted to Pakistanis alone.

Would love a PP interview with Scyld if possible @Saj @MenInG

 

[Devadwal]

England must stand up to India after utterly unacceptable visa delays for spinners​

Political tensions between T20 World Cup co-hosts and Pakistan mean Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed cannot fly with team for Sri Lanka warm-ups


England face being without spin bowlers Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed for the start of their pre-T20 World Cup tour to Sri Lanka amid delays to their visas.
Rashid and Ahmed, who are both of Pakistani heritage, are the only members of Brendon McCullum’s 15-man squad still awaiting clearance to travel to play in next month’s tournament.
Sri Lanka is co-hosting the event with India and Telegraph Sport has been told the latter is behind a delay that will mean Rashid and Ahmed will be absent when their team-mates depart on Sunday to play three one-day internationals and three T20s in Colombo and Pallekele.

Those with links to Pakistan can face visa delays when attempting to visit India because of increased political tension between the two countries.

Spinner Shoaib Bashir missed a Test there two years ago as a result of such issues, while seam bowler Saqib Mahmood sat out a training camp in Abu Dhabi for a white-ball series before last year’s Champions Trophy.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has engaged the UK Government in a bid to expedite Rashid and Ahmed’s visas, despite receiving assurances from the Indian authorities that there were no objections to their applications.
Rashid is currently in the UK and is expected to join up with the team this weekend, while Ahmed is in Australia for the Big Bash and will remain there until the issue is resolved. The plan is for them to fly straight to Sri Lanka or India.
It is understood that both the ICC and BCCI are now involved in attempts to resolve the issue.
England’s World Cup campaign does not start until February 8, when they play Nepal in the Indian city of Mumbai.
Telegraph Sport has been told the ECB is confident Rashid and Ahmed’s visas will be issued in time for them to be involved in that match.

England are desperate not to offend India but they must stand up to them​

Scyld Berry
Chief Cricket Writer
It will be utterly unacceptable if the Indian government’s delay in granting visas to British cricketers of Pakistani heritage results in England having to play their practice matches ahead of the T20 World Cup without two of their spin bowlers.

Adil Rashid, who is arguably the most valuable white-ball cricketer England have ever had, and his heir as a rare wrist-spin bowler Rehan Ahmed, are still awaiting clearance for their Indian visas. At this stage they are not expected to arrive in Sri Lanka, where England are playing their warm-up internationals, for the start of their tour.
Unlike in the Ashes, spinners have an essential role in any cricket match in the sub-continent. England will be left with only one main spinner, Liam Dawson, if the other two are unable to play. Rashid is recognised as the pivotal bowler, and not only in the middle overs but even in power-plays, such is his skill. Rashid, 37, has taken 380 wickets for England in white-ball internationals.


England begin with a one-day international in Colombo on Thursday, January 22. After a three-match ODI series, they play Sri Lanka in three T20 internationals before heading into the T20 World Cup with a fixture against Nepal in Mumbai on February 8.
Indian interference, by delaying the arrival of England cricketers of Pakistani and Muslim heritage, has been steadily growing, in the overall context of worsening relations at the highest level between India and Pakistan.

England had to select their team for the first Test in India at Hyderabad in January 2024 without their principal off-spinner. Another delay in issuing a visa for Shoaib Bashir, which prevented him being in contention for that opening Test, resulted in England having to use Joe Root as their off-spinner, and England’s main batsman was forced to bowl 29 overs in India’s first innings, more than any other England bowler.

Relations between the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India have long been friendly, as the ECB feels unable to do anything to offend the power-brokers of international cricket. But the ECB should be standing up to India if, or rather when, England are not allowed to select and field the players they want.
The argument that the Indian board has no control over their government holds no water as they are virtually indivisible. The most powerful person in world cricket is Jay Shah, the son of India’s home minister who is a long-term ally of prime minister Narendra Modi. Shah was the chairman of the Indian board before he had to give up the post on becoming chairman of the International Cricket Council.

Pulling all the strings in India’s favour has long been an established pattern of international cricket. Perhaps the most blatant example was India being granted, in advance of the last T20 World Cup tournament in the US and West Indies, a semi-final in Guyana which left them more time than the other winning semi-finalists, South Africa, to prepare for the final in Barbados. India won by seven runs.
It should be a simple and binding principle: if a country is not able to select and field the team it wants, owing to the hosts’ interference, it should be allowed to withdraw from the tournament without any financial penalty or, better still, with financial compensation.

England must stand up to India after utterly unacceptable visa delays for spinners

Political tensions between T20 World Cup co-hosts and Pakistan mean Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed cannot fly with team for Sri Lanka warm-ups

www.telegraph.co.uk

@Rana @Major @sweep_shot @tiger_khan

What a hard hitting article from one of crickets most respected writers. A man who in no way can be considered to be biased against India. It should be enough to make so called fans from India that defend their government and boards actions hang their heads in shame. If a genuine cricket lover like him is calling out Indians government interference, discrimination and manipulation of the game then it should be sending alarm bells for the future of the sport.

These Clown needs a shut up call.

Follow the visa rules or stay at home.

This is our territory and only our rules Follows.

Pakistanis or Pakistan origin people's shall know that there is a cost for being Pakistani when comes to entering in great land of India.

 

[Devadwal]

England must stand up to India after utterly unacceptable visa delays for spinners​

Political tensions between T20 World Cup co-hosts and Pakistan mean Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed cannot fly with team for Sri Lanka warm-ups


England face being without spin bowlers Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed for the start of their pre-T20 World Cup tour to Sri Lanka amid delays to their visas.
Rashid and Ahmed, who are both of Pakistani heritage, are the only members of Brendon McCullum’s 15-man squad still awaiting clearance to travel to play in next month’s tournament.
Sri Lanka is co-hosting the event with India and Telegraph Sport has been told the latter is behind a delay that will mean Rashid and Ahmed will be absent when their team-mates depart on Sunday to play three one-day internationals and three T20s in Colombo and Pallekele.

Those with links to Pakistan can face visa delays when attempting to visit India because of increased political tension between the two countries.

Spinner Shoaib Bashir missed a Test there two years ago as a result of such issues, while seam bowler Saqib Mahmood sat out a training camp in Abu Dhabi for a white-ball series before last year’s Champions Trophy.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has engaged the UK Government in a bid to expedite Rashid and Ahmed’s visas, despite receiving assurances from the Indian authorities that there were no objections to their applications.
Rashid is currently in the UK and is expected to join up with the team this weekend, while Ahmed is in Australia for the Big Bash and will remain there until the issue is resolved. The plan is for them to fly straight to Sri Lanka or India.
It is understood that both the ICC and BCCI are now involved in attempts to resolve the issue.
England’s World Cup campaign does not start until February 8, when they play Nepal in the Indian city of Mumbai.
Telegraph Sport has been told the ECB is confident Rashid and Ahmed’s visas will be issued in time for them to be involved in that match.

England are desperate not to offend India but they must stand up to them​

Scyld Berry
Chief Cricket Writer
It will be utterly unacceptable if the Indian government’s delay in granting visas to British cricketers of Pakistani heritage results in England having to play their practice matches ahead of the T20 World Cup without two of their spin bowlers.

Adil Rashid, who is arguably the most valuable white-ball cricketer England have ever had, and his heir as a rare wrist-spin bowler Rehan Ahmed, are still awaiting clearance for their Indian visas. At this stage they are not expected to arrive in Sri Lanka, where England are playing their warm-up internationals, for the start of their tour.
Unlike in the Ashes, spinners have an essential role in any cricket match in the sub-continent. England will be left with only one main spinner, Liam Dawson, if the other two are unable to play. Rashid is recognised as the pivotal bowler, and not only in the middle overs but even in power-plays, such is his skill. Rashid, 37, has taken 380 wickets for England in white-ball internationals.


England begin with a one-day international in Colombo on Thursday, January 22. After a three-match ODI series, they play Sri Lanka in three T20 internationals before heading into the T20 World Cup with a fixture against Nepal in Mumbai on February 8.
Indian interference, by delaying the arrival of England cricketers of Pakistani and Muslim heritage, has been steadily growing, in the overall context of worsening relations at the highest level between India and Pakistan.

England had to select their team for the first Test in India at Hyderabad in January 2024 without their principal off-spinner. Another delay in issuing a visa for Shoaib Bashir, which prevented him being in contention for that opening Test, resulted in England having to use Joe Root as their off-spinner, and England’s main batsman was forced to bowl 29 overs in India’s first innings, more than any other England bowler.

Relations between the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India have long been friendly, as the ECB feels unable to do anything to offend the power-brokers of international cricket. But the ECB should be standing up to India if, or rather when, England are not allowed to select and field the players they want.
The argument that the Indian board has no control over their government holds no water as they are virtually indivisible. The most powerful person in world cricket is Jay Shah, the son of India’s home minister who is a long-term ally of prime minister Narendra Modi. Shah was the chairman of the Indian board before he had to give up the post on becoming chairman of the International Cricket Council.

Pulling all the strings in India’s favour has long been an established pattern of international cricket. Perhaps the most blatant example was India being granted, in advance of the last T20 World Cup tournament in the US and West Indies, a semi-final in Guyana which left them more time than the other winning semi-finalists, South Africa, to prepare for the final in Barbados. India won by seven runs.
It should be a simple and binding principle: if a country is not able to select and field the team it wants, owing to the hosts’ interference, it should be allowed to withdraw from the tournament without any financial penalty or, better still, with financial compensation.

England must stand up to India after utterly unacceptable visa delays for spinners

Political tensions between T20 World Cup co-hosts and Pakistan mean Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed cannot fly with team for Sri Lanka warm-ups

www.telegraph.co.uk

@Rana @Major @sweep_shot @tiger_khan

What a hard hitting article from one of crickets most respected writers. A man who in no way can be considered to be biased against India. It should be enough to make so called fans from India that defend their government and boards actions hang their heads in shame. If a genuine cricket lover like him is calling out Indians government interference, discrimination and manipulation of the game then it should be sending alarm bells for the future of the sport.

Haven't the learnt any lesson from past incidents?

England announced the squad way earlier and World T20 schedual also announced a month ago.

Why they didn't applied for visa earlier instead crying now.

So be quiet if you're incompetent.

 

[sweep_shot]

One of the games foremost, thinkers, intellectuals and passionate fans who has dedicated his life to the game is coming to the same conclusion that we did - India is directly interfering and impeding selection of players.

When we say these Indian loonies call us names, but the global uproar isn't restricted to Pakistanis alone.

Would love a PP interview with Scyld if possible @Saj @MenInG

Entire cricket world know the dirty game India play. But, they stay silent because of financial reasons.

I think at some point countries may say "enough is enough". They may change the status quo. Maybe future generations will do that. Young people are more idealistic.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Very interesting that these anonymous sources seem to go to a relatively unestablished media house like telecom Asia to give their quotes.

Why USA official ( likely Indian) have to break such an innocuous piece of news anonymously to this platform? Why are they scared of naming themselves?

This world cup is becoming more tainted day by day.

Usa cricket is run by icc these days usa board is in suspension

 

[cricketjoshila]

Entire cricket world know the dirty game India play. But, they stay silent because of financial reasons.

I think at some point countries may say "enough is enough". They may change the status quo. Maybe future generations will do that. Young people are more idealistic.

England could have applied for visa earlier

They know who helps pay the bills and who not to offend and they are practical and pragmatic


Uk government is in no position to poke its nose in indo-Pakistan matters they understand the security implications for India if pakistanis are allowed to in without security vetting

 

[cricketjoshila]

One of the games foremost, thinkers, intellectuals and passionate fans who has dedicated his life to the game is coming to the same conclusion that we did - India is directly interfering and impeding selection of players.

When we say these Indian loonies call us names, but the global uproar isn't restricted to Pakistanis alone.

Would love a PP interview with Scyld if possible @Saj @MenInG

BCCI

First it was hoped that some emirati oil billionaire will do it but even emirates league teams are mostly owned by by indians
Then it was hoped that some Pakistani American billionaire will do it, nothing happened

Still only crying

Indian cricket economy is backed by a 4 trillion dollar cricket mad economy there is no replacement so
Accept and move on as there is no other 4 trillion economy that is fanatically following cricket

Why don’t you ask your Yunus to do something

 

[DeadlyVenom]

BCCI

First it was hoped that some emirati oil billionaire will do it but even emirates league teams are mostly owned by by indians
Then it was hoped that some Pakistani American billionaire will do it, nothing happened

Still only crying

Indian cricket economy is backed by a 4 trillion dollar cricket mad economy there is no replacement so
Accept and move on as there is no other 4 trillion economy that is fanatically following cricket

Why don’t you ask your Yunus to do something

What does economy have to do with running sport in a proper way?

 

[sweep_shot]

What does economy have to do with running sport in a proper way?

What does India know about running a sport? LOL.

We all saw how India destroyed cricket as we know it.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

What does India know about running a sport? LOL.

We all saw how India destroyed cricket as we know it.

This is complete nonsense argument.

Because they have a big economy they can pick and choose who plays for their opposition, get favourable conditions in tournaments, and odds stacked in their favour.

Which sports fans wants this in their sport?

Indians see cricket as excellent spreadsheet.

 

[sweep_shot]

This is complete nonsense argument.

Because they have a big economy they can pick and choose who plays for their opposition, get favourable conditions in tournaments, and odds stacked in their favour.

Which sports fans wants this in their sport?

Indians see cricket as excellent spreadsheet.

India is the land of caste system. So, I am not surprised they think this way.

India have destroyed cricket with caste-like discrimination, petty politics, and overcommercialization. They turned this sport into a farce.

 

[Devadwal]

This is complete nonsense argument.

Because they have a big economy they can pick and choose who plays for their opposition, get favourable conditions in tournaments, and odds stacked in their favour.

Which sports fans wants this in their sport?

Indians see cricket as excellent spreadsheet.

Continue the meltdown. Seeing Pakistani and Bangladeshi are crying Non stop about india is so pleasing. I'm enjoying it.

 

[cricketjoshila]

What does economy have to do with running sport in a proper way?

some people want BCCI/ India to have lesser influence on running the game as they have inherent hate for india, they need to to realise, that writing columns doesn’t pay the player salaries

 

[cricketjoshila]

This is complete nonsense argument.

Because they have a big economy they can pick and choose who plays for their opposition, get favourable conditions in tournaments, and odds stacked in their favour.

Which sports fans wants this in their sport?

Indians see cricket as excellent spreadsheet.

This is a nonsense statement because no one has been denied visa to play the world cup, your hatred for India won’t change anything in cricket so deal with it

 

[cricketjoshila]

India is the land of caste system. So, I am not surprised they think this way.

India have destroyed cricket with caste-like discrimination, petty politics, and overcommercialization. They turned this sport into a farce.

What will Bangladesh do to change it?

Anything? If not, then accept and move on

 

[Fenrir]

Never ever trust these Pakistani or Pakistan origin player's , they are same when comes to telling the Truth and spreading fake propaganda.

Shameless people's don't know different between Visa dined or Visa delayed.

What is the reason for delaying the visa?.What are Indians worried about?. Do they really think Pakistan origin players pose security threat to India?.Indians need to grow up.

 

[Devadwal]

What is the reason for delaying the visa?.What are Indians worried about?. Do they really think Pakistan origin players pose security threat to India?.Indians need to grow up.

In 2008 Mumbai attacks, Headley, being a Pak origin guy came to India on a US visa and mapped the locations for attack. Since then, all Pak origin guys go through a longer due diligence before giving visas across all professions and nationalities. Rest assured, they will get it

Strict background checks in India for obvious reasons through multiple ministry , they must follow the process or stay at home. Simple

 

[light]

I was hoping this wasn't going to happen but looks like England's Rashid and Ahmed was also hit with visa delay. Honestly BCCI, this is just showing incompetency. Why didn't they ask the government to process those visa faster. No matter what, it looks bad on BCCI and India.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

This is complete nonsense argument.

Because they have a big economy they can pick and choose who plays for their opposition, get favourable conditions in tournaments, and odds stacked in their favour.

Which sports fans wants this in their sport?

Indians see cricket as excellent spreadsheet.

All of your arguments are delusional.

No one has been asked to select/not select any player. You are reading false reports based on some non existent source. Visas delayed / rejected have always been corrected in due time.

Pak is getting same treatment as we did in CT, all of Pakistans matches are on the same ground, which tells us it’s more about scheduling than favourable conditions. You ask Indians to apply Logic yet you fail to construct a single logical argument.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

In 2008 Mumbai attacks, Headley, being a Pak origin guy came to India on a US visa and mapped the locations for attack. Since then, all Pak origin guys go through a longer due diligence before giving visas across all professions and nationalities. Rest assured, they will get it

Strict background checks in India for obvious reasons through multiple ministry , they must follow the process or stay at home. Simple

Absolutely nothing wrong with this.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

I remember how Wasim Akram once tweeted about additional security scanning he undergoes every time he lands in London.

People need to look inside instead of blaming other countries for a completely justified action.

Pakistan as a country has gained a reputation which won’t go away that easily.

 

[Vikram1989]

I was hoping this wasn't going to happen but looks like England's Rashid and Ahmed was also hit with visa delay. Honestly BCCI, this is just showing incompetency. Why didn't they ask the government to process those visa faster. No matter what, it looks bad on BCCI and India.

Why its bcci incompetency? Eng got the same issue twice in 24 india test series .saqlain made a huge controversy that he was asked to wait for 4 hours in Indian visa office in UK.If its a first time, then issue with india or bcci.This is going on last 3 years .cant we expect other boards to do their bare minimum jobs?

 

[Vikram1989]

I remember how Wasim Akram once tweeted about additional security scanning he undergoes every time he lands in London.

People need to look inside instead of blaming other countries for a completely justified action.

Pakistan as a country has gained a reputation which won’t go away that easily.

Abdul Kalam ( when he was an ex president of india) , was asked to take out his shoes and get the frisking done in US.All the reason was that he is a Muslim.A different country different rule.Once u got the bad bame , no one will give u an inch from security perspective.

Kamal Hasan , the pseudo secular,actor did a huge drama that they have frisked him thinking he was Muslim.

 

[light]

Why its bcci incompetency? Eng got the same issue twice in 24 india test series .saqlain made a huge controversy that he was asked to wait for 4 hours in Indian visa office in UK.If its a first time, then issue with india or bcci.This is going on last 3 years .cant we expect other boards to do their bare minimum jobs?

Yeah? How's it going for India's image in a world stage? Not good, let me tell you that. Image matters

 

[Local.Dada]

It’s those respective board’s responsibility to apply for visa ahead of time and account for such logistical issues not Indian governments or ICC or BCCI.

Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali have visited India multiple times, work with Indian conglomerates in other franchises, played in the IPL. Never had a visa issue because you know why- those franchises have efficient and hire the best money can buy even behind the scenes.

Just because someone is a cricketer, why should India change its immigration/ national security policy lol.

 

[Local.Dada]

Yeah? How's it going for India's image in a world stage? Not good, let me tell you that. Image matters

most cricket boards are inefficient in general. If this was IPL, most of these Pak origin players or for the matter of fact any foreigner would be a week ahead of time in India doing cringe social media reels. Why send out so late. Not the first time this happened.

 

[sweep_shot]

What is the reason for delaying the visa?.What are Indians worried about?. Do they really think Pakistan origin players pose security threat to India?.Indians need to grow up.

Can you imagine if Indian visas were delayed/rejected for all the frauds Indians do? Indians would probably go nuts.

They can dish out discrimination but can't take it.

 

[Vikram1989]

Yeah? How's it going for India's image in a world stage? Not good, let me tell you that. Image matters

Have not moeen ali said " to participate on ipl , we will always apply for the Indian visa much earlier ".
Is expecting common sense and proactiviry wrong?

 

[Vikram1989]

Have not moeen ali said " to participate on ipl , we will always apply for the Indian visa much earlier ".
Is expecting common sense and proactiviry wrong?

Image doesn't matter before One's own security.

 

[light]

Have not moeen ali said " to participate on ipl , we will always apply for the Indian visa much earlier ".
Is expecting common sense and proactiviry wrong?

I think most of you guys are looking at it through India's bubble. Move out of it, see how people are talking about this (I don't mean BD/PAK only) - mind you, the WC has not even started yet. Who knows what other stupidity will pop up. Already the ticket info isn't being given properly. It was a nobrainer that during an ICC event, even the smallest stupidity like this will be amplified. No one pays much attention to it during IPL, but people does during an ICC event. Am telling this again, India wants to host Olympics at one point. These type of stupidity will not help. This was something the Board had to work alongside the government to make sure no extra hickup like this occured at a much earlier stage - it's not like 2 days ago ICC came and told India to host the worldcup. I also have no idea why most Indians wants to defend these kind of stupidity. You guys are also not helping it. Rather show your displeasure towards the board for being incompetent.

Take India out and put Pakistan into the same boots, we would have ate pakistan inside out and even sh*t on them even more.

 

[Vikram1989]

I think most of you guys are looking at it through India's bubble. Move out of it, see how people are talking about this (I don't mean BD/PAK only) - mind you, the WC has not even started yet. Who knows what other stupidity will pop up.

If middle east wants to host olympics with its own set of rules, participants have to adjust.Is that not happened during qatar event? every one offers different problems and conditions.u cannot avoid .

 

[BouncerGuy]

India and their obsession with Pakistani origin..... LOL

Carry on doing the drama to fool your public.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

The latest Indian visa shambles is making a mockery of the T20 World Cup - treating elite players like Adil Rashid as second-class citizens is totally unacceptable, writes Richard Gibson​

Latest Indian visa shambles is making a mockery of the T20 World Cup

With just three weeks to go until the Twenty20 World Cup, uncertainty lingers about who will be playing and even where some matches will take place - a preposterous situation for a global tournament.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Thank you Richard Gibson for taking a stand for truth and justice. This is a completely ridiculous situation and complete mismanagement of a global event.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

All of your arguments are delusional.

No one has been asked to select/not select any player. You are reading false reports based on some non existent source. Visas delayed / rejected have always been corrected in due time.

Pak is getting same treatment as we did in CT, all of Pakistans matches are on the same ground, which tells us it’s more about scheduling than favourable conditions. You ask Indians to apply Logic yet you fail to construct a single logical argument.

Due time?

Two England players have been prevented from joining the squad because it is unknown if they will be granted clearance.

 

[Devadwal]

The latest Indian visa shambles is making a mockery of the T20 World Cup - treating elite players like Adil Rashid as second-class citizens is totally unacceptable, writes Richard Gibson​

Latest Indian visa shambles is making a mockery of the T20 World Cup

With just three weeks to go until the Twenty20 World Cup, uncertainty lingers about who will be playing and even where some matches will take place - a preposterous situation for a global tournament.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Thank you Richard Gibson for taking a stand for truth and justice. This is a completely ridiculous situation and complete mismanagement of a global event.

They can cry and play victim mentality as much as they wants along with Pakistan fans still we won't change the rules for Pakistani origin players.

We will never forget 26/11 terrorist attacks .

 

[DeadlyVenom]

They can cry and play victim mentality as much as they wants along with Pakistan fans still we won't change the rules for Pakistani origin players.

We will never forget 26/11 terrorist attacks .

It is a shame that you are justifying the desecration of the game on the name of Mumbai attacks.

If you wish to remember them you are free to light candles and commerate, but don't pick and choose Mumbai whenever you want to make political point. It is a shame for the victims to have their memory used like this.

 

[Devadwal]

If protecting the Indian citizens is called discrimination than yes we will do it every second and we are proud of it.

We don't care what these gora or everyone think about it.

It is a shame that you are justifying the desecration of the game on the name of Mumbai attacks.

If you wish to remember them you are free to light candles and commerate, but don't pick and choose Mumbai whenever you want to make political point. It is a shame for the victims to have their memory used like this.

 

[Vikram1989]

It is a shame that you are justifying the desecration of the game on the name of Mumbai attacks.

If you wish to remember them you are free to light candles and commerate, but don't pick and choose Mumbai whenever you want to make political point. It is a shame for the victims to have their memory used like this.

Do u invest in stocks with most audited stringent checks or zero checks?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Do u invest in stocks with most audited stringent checks or zero checks?

I am not trying to host stocks world cup

 

[BouncerGuy]

GUYS, WATCH THE TOPIC OF THE THREAD BEFORE YOU POST FURTHER ON.

 

[Vikram1989]

I am not trying to host stocks world cup

Any attacks in a development system leads to disruption in the confidence of investors. It leads to economic fluctuations.for example take few south east Asian countries where companies left. So we dont want any nonsense.

 

[rpant_gabba]

The latest Indian visa shambles is making a mockery of the T20 World Cup - treating elite players like Adil Rashid as second-class citizens is totally unacceptable, writes Richard Gibson​

Latest Indian visa shambles is making a mockery of the T20 World Cup

With just three weeks to go until the Twenty20 World Cup, uncertainty lingers about who will be playing and even where some matches will take place - a preposterous situation for a global tournament.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Thank you Richard Gibson for taking a stand for truth and justice. This is a completely ridiculous situation and complete mismanagement of a global event.

Yawn. Another colonialists whining about not being able to dictate to their former colony. I have an old one for you.

Selfish India must be made to toe the line​

Selfish India must be made to toe the line

www.telegraph.co.uk

All because, India wanted to control its cricketing schedule.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Thanks for sharing Gabba Bhai.

Michael is another lover of the game and is expressing the sentiments of all true cricket fans globally, dare I say many Indians privately express the same feeling but are too scared of being cancelled by the current right wing mob in power to speak openly.

Great article

 

[DeadlyVenom]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2012138137607454724

Thank you Malcolm for helping to expose the ugly truth behind who is running the gentleman's game.

 

[cricketjoshila]

What is the reason for delaying the visa?.What are Indians worried about?. Do they really think Pakistan origin players pose security threat to India?.Indians need to grow up.

Pakistan origin people pose a threat

The man who did thie recee for Mumbai attacks was a pakistani man with us passport

So now everyone is vetted

 

[cricketjoshila]

I was hoping this wasn't going to happen but looks like England's Rashid and Ahmed was also hit with visa delay. Honestly BCCI, this is just showing incompetency. Why didn't they ask the government to process those visa faster. No matter what, it looks bad on BCCI and India.

full security vetting of any one of Pakistan origin is done before visa is issued, y didn’t ecb apply earlier?

 

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full security vetting of any one of Pakistan origin is done before visa is issued, y didn’t ecb apply earlier?

Why didn't India work with BCCI earlier knowing this was going to happen? We are the host... Again, I hear excuses not solution from you

 

[light]

If middle east wants to host olympics with its own set of rules, participants have to adjust.Is that not happened during qatar event? every one offers different problems and conditions.u cannot avoid .

Sure, you're right. But they already got to host the Olympics. Where as we already look like clowns to the world (unrelated to cricket) and this episode also tells the world we are incapable of even hosting a 20 nation WC. Not everything is about he did it so I can do it, which is why India (yes Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc) is full of filth everywhere cause monkey see monkey do. This mentality needs to change.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Why didn't India work with BCCI earlier knowing this was going to happen? We are the host... Again, I hear excuses not solution from you

What work

Once a person applies only then can he be vetted for security

If you want that secu vetting be removed for some icc tournament then it won’t happen not bcci not icc nor anyone else is more important than security requirements of indians

 

[cricketjoshila]

Sure, you're right. But they already got to host the Olympics. Where as we already look like clowns to the world (unrelated to cricket) and this episode also tells the world we are incapable of even hosting a 20 nation WC. Not everything is about he did it so I can do it, which is why India (yes Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc) is full of filth everywhere cause monkey see monkey do. This mentality needs to change.

Which Olympics?

 

[Vikram1989]

Sure, you're right. But they already got to host the Olympics. Where as we already look like clowns to the world (unrelated to cricket) and this episode also tells the world we are incapable of even hosting a 20 nation WC.

we will host common wealth in 2030 .its a trial and error for Olympics. Who ever wants to know will know. People security triumphs anything else.200 Pakistanis, who came to india to watch 2011 wc went off radar later.so its not easy in any case.