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UK Visa Issues Rule Hosein Out of West Indies' T20 Opener in England
- Akeal Hosein, the West Indies left-arm spinner, was unable to participate in the opening T20I against England on June 6 at Chester-le-Street due to issues with his UK visa.
- Recent changes to the UK's immigration rules affecting travelers from Trinidad and Tobago, implemented in late April, mandated visa applications and compulsory in-person interviews, resulting in delays that prevented spinner Akeal Hosein and newcomer Jyd Goolie from joining the West Indies squad on time.
- Cricket West Indies applied for waivers and expedited processes but stated UK immigration controls visa approvals outside their influence, while Hosein missed appointments due to extended Pakistan Super League commitments.
- Miles Bascombe, CWI’s Director of Cricket, stated that Hosein’s visa delay was a result of the Pakistan Super League ending later than planned due to the recent India-Pakistan conflict, and as a consequence, both Hosein and another player are currently unable to join the team.
- Hosein and Goolie could miss the entire three-match T20 series as CWI remains hopeful the visa issues will resolve for their return in later matches.
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Akeal Hosein and Jyd Goolie, West Indies cricketers, are unable to participate in the initial T20 match against England due to UK visa issues. Updated visa requirements for Trinidad and Tobago resulted in their exclusion. CWI hopes for a resolution allowing Hosein's participation in remaining matches.
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