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Pakistan-origin England spinner faces visa delay ahead of IND vs ENG test series

  • England's debutant spinner faces delays in joining the Test series against India due to visa processing issues
  • Efforts are being made by the BCCI and the Indian government to assist Bashir in resolving the visa matter
  • Situation recalls the visa delays faced by the Pakistani cricket team and support staff before the ICC World Cup 2023

22 Jan 2024

Pakistan-origin England spinner faces visa delay ahead of IND vs ENG test series

England's newly-announced spinner, 20-year-old Shoaib Bashir, finds himself in a visa predicament, causing delays in his arrival for the upcoming Test series against India. Currently stranded in Abu Dhabi, the Surrey-born cricketer is awaiting clearance for his Indian visa, with the BCCI and the Indian government reportedly assisting in the resolution.

This scenario echoes the challenges encountered by the Pakistani men's team and support staff before the ICC World Cup 2023, where visa delays resulted in their late arrival in India. Despite having played only six first-class matches for Somerset and securing 10 wickets, Bashir earned a surprise spot in England's spin-heavy Test squad for the India series. His selection is attributed to impressive performances during an England Lions' training camp in the UAE, showcasing his talent on surfaces designed to simulate Indian conditions.

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