ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan team gets visa 48 hours before travel, cleared to enter India
International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed, hours after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) raised serious concerns, according to a report. Notably, the visa clearance came less than 48 hours before Pakistan's scheduled travel to India in the wee hours of 27 September.
The concern surfaced as Pakistan Men's cricket team is scheduled to travel to Hyderabad in India for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. They play their first warm-up game against New Zealand in Hyderabad on September 29.
"Visas have been issued to Pakistan," an ICC spokesperson told news agency PTI. The confirmation from the ICC came after the PCB wrote to ICC CEO Geoff Allardice on Monday over the visa delay besides claiming the anxious wait has adversely impacted the team's preparation for the 50-over showpiece.
Pakistan were supposed to have a two-day team bonding session in Dubai before their scheduled arrival in Hyderabad on September 27 but was cancelled due to the uncertainty over Indian visa. "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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