The British government has called for fair treatment of British citizens in India’s visa process after Somerset offspinner Shoaib Bashir experienced difficulties securing entry for his first England Test tour. The England team briefly considered refusing to travel until Bashir’s visa was secured. Bashir is currently in London, waiting for his documents, as England’s support staff and squad remain in India. England Captain Ben Stokes expressed his disappointment at the situation and said they considered not traveling until Bashir’s visa issue was resolved. The British government has urged India to treat British citizens fairly during the visa process. The ECB has received assurances that the matter will be resolved, but there has been little progress. Bashir was ruled out of the first Test and England hopes that he will join the squad by Sunday. Stokes expressed his frustration with the situation and called for a quick resolution. India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, expressed sympathy for Bashir’s plight and hoped that he will join the squad soon.
