In an exclusive interview, England cricket star Ben Stokes has revealed his first reaction to the visa delay faced by his teammate Shoaib Bashir. Stokes, who is known for his candidness, shared that he was taken aback by the situation and expressed his concern about the team’s travel plans.
“When I heard about Shoaib’s visa delay, I was like, ‘We shouldn’t fly to India.’ It’s just not fair to him, and it could potentially affect our team’s performance,” Stokes said.
Bashir, a promising young cricketer, was set to join the England team for their tour of India. However, his visa application was delayed, causing uncertainty about his participation in the tour. Stokes, who has been a vocal advocate for fairness and equality in sports, expressed his disappointment and concern about the situation.
“It’s just not right. Shoaib has worked hard to get to this level, and he deserves to be part of the team. I hope everything gets sorted out soon,” Stokes added.
The England cricket team is currently preparing for their tour of India, which is set to begin in the coming weeks. The team has been training rigorously to adapt to the Indian conditions and is eager to perform well in the upcoming series.
