Saqib Mahmood, has finally been granted a visa to travel to India
18 January, 2025
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England’s fast bowler of Pakistani origin, Saqib Mahmood, has finally been granted a visa to travel to India.
India issued the visa to Saqib Mahmood after a delay, which prevented him from participating in the initial training camp.
This isn’t the first instance of such delays. Previously, England spinner Shoaib Bashir, also of Pakistani origin, faced a similar issue when his visa was issued late. As a result, Shoaib Bashir missed the first Test match last year.
The five-match T20I series between India and England is set to commence on January 22 at Eden Gardens.
