Blind T20 WC: India yet to issue visas for Pakistan team

The Indian High Commission, on the other hand, has yet to return Pakistan cricketers' passports

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Indian authorities have not issued visas to the Pakistan Blind cricket team for the third edition of the Blind T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in India from December 5 to 17.

According to the details, the tournament's opening ceremony will take place today in Delhi; however, India's refusal to issue visas to the Pakistan delegation has affected their participation in the event.

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The Indian High Commission, on the other hand, has yet to return Pakistan cricketers' passports.

Six teams were supposed to participate in the 12-day event, which includes hosts India, Bangladesh, Australia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Africa, and Pakistan.

The Green Shirts were set to face arch-rival India on December 8 after beginning their campaign against South Africa the day before. Pakistan was then scheduled to play three games against Sri Lanka, Australia, and Bangladesh on December 11, 13, and 14, respectively.

It is to be noted that Pakistan ranked second in the previous edition of the Blind T20 World Cup.