Some members of Pakistan's squad were due to play in the Indian hockey league. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
Shafqat Rasool, Mohammad Irfan Senior and Rashid Mehmood besides Mohammad Tauseeq, Kashif Shah, Fareed Ahmed and Imran Butt were among those who were unable to board the plane bound for New Delhi.
“I am contacting the organisers and waiting for their reply,” Rasool told The Express Tribune. “It was just after they confirmed that the visa has been granted that I booked my flight. Now I have to wait until Saturday to get my passport.”
Meanwhile, Mohammad Irfan – who will feature for Ranchi Rhinos – expressed discontent on the delay.
“Such an attitude is embarrassing,” said Irfan. “Now we are unsure if our visas have arrived or not because we have yet to see our passports. I’m unable to get a straight answer from the relevant people.”
Published in The Express Tribune, January 10th, 2013.
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@Satish, Chennai: Why do you hire Pakistani players. It is as simple as that. Don't fuel hate as it brings only destruction.
@Asad: Well. Now we do not want them. Thank you very much.
@Asad:
We Indians dont think like the Pakistanis, so take a hike.
@Satish, Chennai: Visa was rejected because Pakistan defeat India in recent Hockey and Cricket tour. And by the way India invited Pakistan players for their own benefir
Forget the visas .. When u hate India, why do you want to come here.
After the barbarism shown by Pakistani army, I doubt these players will be given visas let alone play in India.