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According To ICC, BCCI Is Working On Obtaining Permits For Pakistani Fans and Journalists

After the PCB once again expressed its disappointment over the delay in visa clearance for Pakistani fans and media, the ICC stated that the BCCI is working hard to obtain visas for the Pakistani journalists waiting to fly to India for the World Cup.

For the World Cup, over 60 Pakistani journalists are anticipated to travel. For their World Cup opening against the Netherlands on Friday in Hyderabad, Pakistan had a lot of local support, yet neither a supporter nor a member of their media contingent were present.

Mohammad Bashir, a US citizen who was born in Karachi, was spotted cheering on Pakistan among the crowd.

“Our host, the BCCI, is required to provide this (the visa), and they are working diligently on it with our full assistance. We are making every attempt to resolve this, an ICC official told PTI.

The PCB is expecting the visas to be approved before the India vs. Pakistan game on October 14 in Ahmedabad because many spectators are anticipated to enter the border.

“We have been reminding the ICC about their obligations and members’ agreement on issuing visas for fans and journalists for the last three years and continue to raise concerns with all relevant authorities,” a representative for the PCB stated. “PCB is sorry to see that Pakistani journalists and supporters are having trouble getting visas to India to cover Pakistan’s ICC World Cup opener.

We are aware of how important it is for journalists and ardent spectators to contribute to the spirit and ambiance of sporting events.

“Their presence not only makes the stadium more lively, but it also helps the game be covered and appreciated throughout the world. We anticipate their arrival soon.

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It should be mentioned that due to Pakistan’s inclusion on India’s prior reference category (PRC) list, a visa application from a holder of a Pakistani passport must be reviewed by many Indian ministries, including home, external affairs, and sports.

Kavya Bhatt

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