Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:51pm on 24 Jan 2024,Wednesday Sports
Uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir, of Pakistani heritage, confronts visa hurdles on England's India tour, forcing his absence from the first Test. Expressing frustration, Captain Ben Stokes says, "I feel bad for Bashir." India's Rohit Sharma hopes for a swift resolution. UK PM Rishi Sunak's office demands fairness, stating, "We expect India to treat British citizens fairly." The spokesperson adds, "We've raised issues about their experience of applying for visas with the Indian High Commissioner in London." Despite setbacks, Bashir secures a last-minute visa. As England finalizes its XI, the visa saga adds tension, with Sunak's office emphasizing fair treatment in the process.
