Pakistan slams India’s decision to deny visas to blind cricketers

Pakistan on Tuesday “deeply regretted” India’s decision to deny its blind cricket team visas for participation in the third T-20 World Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind.

The tournament is being played in India from December 5 to 17.

“As a result of the Indian decision, Pakistani players would be deprived of the opportunity to participate in an international sporting event of special significance,” the Foreign Office said in a statement.

The statement said the move reflected India’s “insensitivity” towards the promotion of sports meant for differently-abled persons.

“The sports events must not be politicized. We have conveyed our disappointment to the Indian side,” it added.