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IND vs WI: India-West Indies last two T20 matches will be held in Florida

Sudev Haldar
2 years ago

The last two T20 matches between India and West Indies will be on 6 and 7 August in Florida. The decision is taken after both teams obtain their visas to the United States.

A Cricbuzz report said USA visas obtained for some players and support staff from both teams in several hours following the intervention of Guyana President Irfan Ali.

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Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Ricky Skerritt thanked Ali, saying, “It was a timely and impressive diplomatic effort by His Excellency.”

The report further stated that players without USA visas sent to Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. After the third T20 in St Kitts, the process for interviews at the US Embassy completed on Tuesday night.

Among those who attended the interview were India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid

According to the report, “Among those who attended the interview India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid. In fact, 14 of them were among Indian players who did not have travel clearance.”

“Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik, Ravi Bishnoi, Suryakumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav, among others, have reached Miami in the meantime. They will be accompanied by other teammates,” the report said.

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Indian players can fly only tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon

Skerritt added, “Indian players can only fly tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon. All visa applications approved. But passports not returned until this (Wednesday) afternoon. CWI could have done all that.” He’s done.”

India currently leading the five-match series 2-1, with the next two matches scheduled on Saturday and Sunday at Central Broward Park in Lauderhill, Florida. India has played T20 matches at this venue in 2016 and 2019.

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