Pakistan deeply regrets non-issuance of visa to its blind cricket team by India for participation in the third T-20 World Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind. The tournament was being played in India on 5-17 December 2022.
According to a statement of MoFA, as a result of the Indian decision, Pakistani players would be deprived of the opportunity to participate in an international sporting event of special significance.
The statement added, this reflects India’s insensitivity towards promotion of sports meant for differently-abled persons.
The sports events must not be politicized.
We have conveyed our disappointment to the Indian side.
meanwhile this unfortunate incident has left the Pakistan blind cricket team in the lurch,” the PBCC said in a statement. “It was highly likely that Pakistan and India would have locked horns in the final of ongoing World Cup and considering the current form of Green Shirts, Pakistan had high chances to win the World Cup,” the statement added.
