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Pak’s visa denial to Indians: Canadian club withdraws from Champions League | Karachi: Canada’s Berry Cricket Club (BCC), comprising national
players, has pulled out of the second edition of Pakistan Champions League (PCL)
after three of its players of Indian background, were denied visas by the Pakistan
authorities. The 32-team event, scheduled to launch on May 21 in Karachi , has
a number of foreign teams taking part. “BCC agreed to take part but three of their
Indian players failed to get visas which means they won’t be coming here,” a member
of the organising committee told The Express Tribune. The organising committee
then turned towards the U.S. association and even agreed to pay half their air-fare
but after not getting a favourable response, Hong Kong ’s national side was drafted
in. Kuwait, Qatar, Dammam, Phoenix Medicine of the UAE, Riyadh Cricket Association
of Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan Youth Cricket Club will be taking part in the
event. Meanwhile, Asif and Rashid Latif talking about security arrangements, said,
“We will provide fool-proof security from the hotels to the grounds and they will
be in close vicinity of their hotels. Our aim is build a soft image of Pakistan
so that sporting activities can resume. We want to tell the world that we are
a sports and peace loving nation.” Asif also lamented the lack of interest from
the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). “The PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf, and other top
officials, are not answering our calls or replying to our messages and letters,”
said Asif. “We want to invite them for the event and want support. We are not
their competitors and I request them to join hands for the sake of Pakistan.”
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