Senior Players Denied Visas
The Canadian immigration board has refused visas for three Pakistani players, including the senior batsman who was to be on the main squad-Mohammad Yousuf. I know that he had some disciplinary issues he was working through, but I am surprised at this. Given the fact that he's a highranked batsman and well known, he's hardly likely to become an illegal!
He might not risk becoming an illegal immigrant but he clearly doesn't meet other requirements. There must be some kind of criminal activity in his past, I would think.
Unless there is a severe history of criminal activity or terrorism ties, then this is quite a blow to the squad. Obviously these are the players that they wanted to lead but that will be a drawback to have to replace them in the lineup.
