| Pakistan blind cricketer denied UK visas |
13 August: Pakistan's blind cricketers have been denied visas to visit the UK. The team, who are the reigning world champions, were planning a four-match tour at the invitation of Blind Cricket England and Wales. The UK Border Agency says it did not have enough evidence that the players would return to Pakistan once the tour was over but Chairman of the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council, Syed Sultan Shah, says they provided ample evidence including letters from their Council and the Pakistan Cricket Board, who confirmed they would pay all costs. All the players signed affadavits saying they would return to Pakistan after the tour. The denial of visas has left Mr Shah very frustrated. "We just want to play cricket," he said.
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