Captain Durga Rao Tompaki on Wednesday stated it’s disheartening to overlook out on the prospect to compete within the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan following India’s withdrawal from the match whereas the nationwide federation described the event as a “setback”. The Indian crew withdrew from the match after the federal government denied the permission to journey to Pakistan attributable to safety considerations. The Indian crew was imagined to cross the Wagah border on Wednesday for the occasion, scheduled to start on Saturday. “We play with ardour, and we signify our nation with immense satisfaction. Now we have all the time seemed ahead to competing on the greatest stage, and it’s disheartening to overlook out on this chance,” Tompaki stated in a media launch.
“Nonetheless, we all know that the subsequent World Cup is simply across the nook, and we stay dedicated to our coaching and preparation.” The Cricket Affiliation for the Blind in India (CABI) had carried out a 25-day coaching camp in New Delhi earlier than deciding on the World Cup squad.
“Now we have had a profitable teaching camp and have seen rising expertise that we imagine can lead our crew to higher heights. It is time to nurture these abilities and make sure that our crew is prepared when the subsequent match comes,” Tompaki added.
The crew had initially obtained a No Objection Certificates (NOC), at no-cost to the federal government, from the Sports activities Ministry to take part within the match. Nonetheless, it could not get clearance from the Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA).
“Whereas it is a important setback for the crew, CABI totally respects the federal government’s considerations and the choice for a similar,” CABI stated in a press release.
“The crew had been coaching rigorously and was wanting to compete. Nonetheless, we prioritise the federal government’s steering and stay steadfast in our dedication to the continued growth of Blind Cricket in India.” “Although the timing of the subsequent World Cup stays unsure, the dedication to the game and the nation stays unwavering,” the assertion learn.
The federal government has additionally not given clearance to the Indian nationwide cricket crew to journey to Pakistan for subsequent yr’s ICC Champions Trophy.
The BCCI had knowledgeable the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) about India’s lack of ability to journey to Pakistan and the worldwide governing physique, in flip, handed the data to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
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