The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a protest with the ICC over a lack of visas issued for Pakistani journalists and fans hoping to attend the 2023 World Cup.
The organization also complained of inappropriate behavior towards Pakistani players during the defeat against India on Saturday, October 14.
The World Cup was plagued by logistical problems. Delays prevented Pakistani journalists from reaching the stadium in time for the games to begin, and fans also faced travel difficulties. After Pakistan’s loss to India, head coach Mickey Arthur complained that the World Cup “felt like a BCCI event” due to Pakistan’s lack of support.
During the match, videos of Pakistani players being subjected to religious chants and boos were also circulated.
“Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has once again formally filed a formal complaint with the ICC regarding delays in issuing visas to Pakistani journalists and lack of visa policy for Pakistani fans ahead of the ongoing 2023 World Cup. A protest has been filed,” the paper said. statement. “The PCB has also filed a complaint alleging inappropriate behavior against the Pakistan team during the India vs Pakistan match on October 14, 2023.”
The PCB’s latest statement follows similar letters from previous rounds of the competition.
“It didn’t seem like an ICC event tonight.” 🗣️
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– Wisden (@WisdenCricket) 15. October 2023
In an earlier statement, the PCB said, “Pakistani journalists and fans continue to face uncertainty as to whether they will be granted Indian visas to cover Pakistan matches in the 2023 ICC World Cup. The PCB is extremely disappointed that this has happened.” “Meanwhile, the PCB once again reminded his ICC and BCCI of their respective obligations.”
Pakistan is currently in fourth place in the Cricket World Cup with two wins from three matches. This defeat against India was their only defeat after a dramatic seven-wicket loss. Pakistan have been at the top of the ODI team rankings recently and she is currently at second position in the same rankings.
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