In a significant development, visas for Pakistan’s national cricket squad, set to participate in the World Cup, are on the verge of being approved. This news has cricket enthusiasts and fans on both sides of the border eagerly awaiting the tournament’s start.
Sources close to the matter reveal that the visa application for the Pakistani cricket squad will submitted to the Indian Embassy by the Ministry of Interior today. Once this crucial step completed, the visa issuance process will set in motion.
Behind the scenes, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been proactive in addressing visa-related concerns. They reached out to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for support, prompting the ICC to urge the Indian cricket authorities to expedite the visa issuance.
In response, the ICC emphasized the need for the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the Ministry of Interior.
As the situation unfolds, the national cricket squad is gearing up for their journey, departing for Dubai and Hyderabad, India, on Wednesday morning. Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the team’s first warm-up match, scheduled to take place on September 29 against New Zealand. This match marks the beginning of what promises to be an exhilarating cricketing extravaganza. Stay tuned for more updates as the World Cup draws near.