CLT20: Visas issued for Pakistan's Faisalabad Wolves [updated 13/09]

[GrandMasterSaxy]

India has refused visas to Pakistan's domestic T20 champions Faisalabad Wolves, who had been invited by the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to participate in the Champions League T20 tournament starting on September 17. Government sources cited security worries as the main reason for refusing visas to the Wolves, who were to be led by Pakistan's national skipper Misbah-ul-Haq. "Taking into account security requirements as a matter of abundant caution, government is not giving green signal for the participation of the Faisalabad Wolves. This is the approach followed in several other recent cases of Pakistani groups planning to visit India, the most recent being the Pakistani zaireen who were to participate in Amir Khusro related festivities," an official source told TOI. The relations between the neighbours have suffered after the recent violations along the Line of Control (LOC). Till Wednesday afternoon, BCCI was under the impression that Wolves' tour for the qualifying rounds of CLT20 would be cleared. In fact, BCCI insiders had started making arrangements for the Pakistani team which was scheduled to arrive in two batches - on September 13 and 14. Sources said an internal communication had already been circulated within the organizing committee members of the CLT20 that the Wolves would play their qualifying matches in Mohali with three other teams, Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL team), Otago Volts (New Zealand) and Kandurata Maroons (Sri Lanka). The Sialkot Stallions, champions of Pakistan's domestic league last year, had taken part in the qualifying round of the CLT20 which was held in South Africa last year. Direct entry in CLT20: Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Perth Scorchers, Trinidad and Tobago, Titans, Highveld Lions and Brisbane Heat. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournament/clt20/top-stories/CLT20-No-visas-for-Pakistans-Faisalabad-Wolves/articleshow/22496415.cms

[Iconoclast]

I'm devastated.

[GrandMasterSaxy]

Quite frustrating for Pakistani fans but this is bound to happen in future too.

[Iconoclast]

Quite frustrating for Pakistani fans but this is bound to happen in future too.

We have an upcoming series against South Africa to focus on ... better that Misbah not participate in this distraction.

[Haarkarjeetgaye]

We have an upcoming series against South Africa to focus on ... better that Misbah not participate in this distraction.

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: koi Misbah se bhi to pooch le:giggle:

[mastana]

Good riddance. Well done India.

[GrandMasterSaxy]

probably one more whitewash series

We have an upcoming series against South Africa to focus on ... better that Misbah not participate in this distraction.

[kumar713]

Expected this tbh

[GrandMasterSaxy]

I thought the BCCI would arm twist the government to get the league matches as planned, for some reason I still think the Pak players would get the visa and the matches would be played.

[Haarkarjeetgaye]

I thought the BCCI would arm twist the government to get the league matches as planned' date=' for some reason I still think the Pak players would get the visa and the matches would be played.[/quote'] I will protest if Pakistanis are allowed on this soil. They degraded and left this soil and continue to degrade by sending terrorists and killing people at LOC. It may be their army but their Gov has to control it. 10 years of democracy gov and things can be back on track. till then not allowed on Indian soil and no friendship. let them watch bollywood movies and feel closest to India

[Sajid_Rana]

CLT20: No visas for Pakistan's Faisalabad Wolves Visas were no problem last year when BCCI wanted to cash in on Pak/Ind series. No wonder BCCI is most hated board in the cricketing world. Anyway, I dont want our players to be a part of a rigged competition with no credibility. Win win situation for both Pak and Ind fans.

[Asim]

Thank You india! for taking care of Pakistani Cricket :two_thumbs_up:

[yoda]

good. no money to directly or indirectly fund terrorists.

[saneindian]

Thank you BCCI for showing such large hearts. :hatsoff: Now our brothers across the border can totally focus on the series vs SA and not get involved in this evil tournament which is BCCI's design to destroy test cricket.

[randomGuy]

Their T20 team was already practicing for the tourney and pakis were looking forward to this.:hysterical: They would have expected this less after January's bilateral series.

[Debutant]

Surprised by this decision form the GOI

[adi B]

Surprised by this decision form the GOI

not all with elections next year..they had to respect the public sentiments

[JaFanatic]

good riddance by GOI! :nice:

[Executioner]

As expected ICF erupting seeing Pakistan's failure :headshake: As if India won a CT

[Stuge]

I thought they we given visa's last year ..whats the problem now :O