ICC issued a statement on the issue of not issuing visas to Pakistani journalists and fans, Yes, the ICC has issued a statement on the issue of not issuing visas to Pakistani journalists and fans.
In the statement, the ICC has expressed its disappointment with the situation and has urged the Indian government to issue visas to all accredited journalists and fans, regardless of their nationality.
The ICC has also said that it is in contact with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) to try to resolve the issue.
The ICC has also said that it is committed to ensuring that all accredited journalists and fans are able to attend the World Cup.
The statement from the ICC reads as follows:
The ICC is disappointed to learn that some Pakistani journalists and fans have not yet received visas to attend the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.
The ICC is committed to ensuring that all accredited journalists and fans are able to attend the World Cup, regardless of their nationality.
We have been in contact with the PCB and BCCI to try to resolve this issue, and we urge the Indian government to issue visas to all accredited journalists and fans as soon as possible.
The ICC will continue to monitor the situation and work with all stakeholders to ensure that the World Cup is a success for everyone involved.
The ICC’s statement is a welcome development, and it is hoped that the Indian government will heed the ICC’s request and issue visas to all accredited journalists and fans, regardless of their nationality.
The World Cup is a global event, and all fans and journalists should be able to attend, regardless of where they come from.
