Pakistani YouTubers Nadir Ali, Momin Saqib, Saadur Rehman, popularly known as “Ducky Bhai,” and UAE-based Indian TikToker “Love Khaani” have denied recent rumors claiming they were denied Indian visas for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023. The rumors began circulating on social media amidst unexpected delays in granting visas to Pakistani cricket players, leading to speculations about visa issues for other individuals as well.
Addressing the speculations, Ducky Bhai took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify his stance, stating, “There are some rumors circulating that I applied for an Indian visa for the ICC World Cup 2023 and it got rejected. Please know this is completely FAKE news. I never applied for any visa related to this event. Always check the facts before believing and spreading any news.”
Momin Saqib echoed Ducky Bhai’s sentiments and urged the public to rely on credible sources, saying, “There’s news circulating that my Indian visa got rejected. Just to clear the air, I haven’t even applied yet! I’d also like to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of fact-checking and verifying news from authentic sources before spreading misinformation. Thank you.”
It’s important to note that Pakistani fans and journalists are still awaiting their visas for the ICC World Cup 2023, which is set to feature 48 matches played over 46 days at 10 different venues, with the final scheduled for November 19. Pakistan’s warm-up matches against New Zealand and Australia are slated for September 29 and October 3, respectively, both to be held in Hyderabad. Pakistan’s opening World Cup match will be against the Netherlands, followed by the highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals India at the Ahmedabad Stadium on October 14. India’s campaign begins against Australia on October 8, setting the stage for their much-anticipated showdown against Pakistan.
