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IND vs PAK: Kamran Akmal Slams BCCI For Not Granting Visa To Pakistanis

Rohit SarkarBy Rohit Sarkar10/10/2023No Comments3 Mins Read
IND vs PAK: Kamran Akmal Slams BCCI For Not Granting Visa To Pakistanis

IND vs PAK: In the recent unfolding drama surrounding the denial of visas to Pakistani journalists and fans eager to attend the IND vs PAK World Cup fixture, the cricketing world finds itself gripped by a tempest of controversy. Kamran Akmal, a prominent figure in Pakistan‘s cricketing landscape, has stepped into the fray to voice his concerns, and the reverberations of his words have sent shockwaves through the cricketing community.

IND vs PAK: Kamran Akmal Slams BCCI For Not Granting Visa To Pakistanis

The Visa Conundrum

As Pakistan readies itself for its second World Cup showdown against Sri Lanka, a dark cloud looms overhead. The disconcerting reality is that they will be taking the field without the presence of their own journalists and fervent fans, all due to a troubling issue – the delay and outright denial of visas by Indian authorities.

Pakistan Cricket Board’s Assertive Stand

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has adopted a resolute stance, appealing to the country’s foreign secretary for immediate intervention and resolution of this visa imbroglio. Umar Farooq, PCB’s spokesperson, has confirmed a pivotal meeting between the chairman of the board’s management committee, Zaka Ashraf, and Pakistan’s foreign secretary, Syrus Sajjad. During this high-level rendezvous, grave concerns revolving around the prolonged visa processing times and frequent denials were laid bare.

Legal Obligations and ICC’s Oversight

PCB’s frustration finds its roots in the Members Playing Agreement (MPA) inked by cricket boards participating in the World Cup. This accord unequivocally mandates the issuance of visas for traveling journalists and ardent fans. Therefore, the protracted visa issuance process not only inconveniences Pakistani cricket aficionados but also contravenes the mutually agreed-upon terms.

In an unprecedented twist, PCB has officially apprised the International Cricket Council (ICC), the game’s global governing body, of these mounting issues. As the guardian of cricket’s guiding principles, the ICC shoulders an intrinsic responsibility to ensure equitable treatment and adherence to such agreements.

Kamran Akmal’s Vocal Critique

Kamran Akmal, a seasoned former Pakistani cricketer, emerges as one of the most vocal critics of the visa debacle. With his vast reservoir of experience, he has raised his voice against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their apparent inaction in resolving this pressing concern.

“BCCI’s image has been tarnished. They have failed!” Akmal’s impassioned exclamation resonates loudly. He astutely observes that cricket enthusiasts worldwide have enjoyed World Cups hosted by various countries, including Australia and the West Indies, without encountering such vexing visa-related complications. In his view, India should have proactively resolved this issue before it ballooned into the quagmire it has become.

Implications and Reverberations

The ongoing visa imbroglio extends its tentacles far and wide, casting a pall over the highly anticipated IND vs PAK match. It also raises pertinent questions about the ability of cricket’s governing bodies to uphold the cherished ideals of fairness and inclusivity.

The consequences of this controversy stretch beyond the immediate inconveniences faced by Pakistani journalists and fervent fans. They pose a looming threat to the very essence of sportsmanship that lies at the heart of the game of cricket.

‘BCCI’s image has been tarnished. They have failed! We watch World Cups in so many countries including Australia and West Indies, but this issue of visas was never raised. India should have sorted this issue out beforehand’ – Kamran Akmal 👀 #CWC23 #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/RqVgaTt6wz

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) October 10, 2023

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