Reports are circulating on social media claiming that Indian authorities have denied visas to Pakistani social media influencers who intended to cover the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled to commence on October 5.
The Pakistan team and management have already arrived in India for warm-up matches before the cricket event.
Inni waddi bestti 🤣👊
No Visa for Cringe! India Denies Entry to Four Infamous Influencers Ahead of #WorldCup2023 … Ducky Bhai, Nadir Ali, Momin Saqib & Dubai Girl . pic.twitter.com/qitrzypRb6
— Nadira Mushtaque Syed (@naadiisporty) September 27, 2023
According to various posts, it’s stated that the Indian embassy has rejected visas for comedian Momin Saqib, YouTuber Ducky Bhai, Nadir Ali, and UAE-based Indian TikToker ‘Love Khaani’.
Shukar Alhumdulillah 🙌🏻❤️ India Didn't Approved Ducky Bhai, Momin Saqib & Nadir Ali Visa, Panoti Se To Bach Gaye😘 pic.twitter.com/hUD7WfLwAr
— 𝐍ᴇʜᴀɴ ᴋɪ ʙᴀᴀᴛᴇɪɴ 🤓🤷🏻 (@NehanNotebook) September 26, 2023
These reports have sparked a range of reactions. Some express satisfaction, indicating they’re relieved these influencers won’t be attending, citing previous incidents during the Pakistan-India match in the Asia Cup 2023.
Inni waddi bestti 🤣👊
No Visa for Cringe! India Denies Entry to Four Infamous Influencers Ahead of #WorldCup2023 … Ducky Bhai, Nadir Ali, Momin Saqib & Dubai Girl . pic.twitter.com/qitrzypRb6
— Nadira Mushtaque Syed (@naadiisporty) September 27, 2023
Both comedian Momin Saqib and Ducky Bhai responded to these reports, dismissing them as false.
Momin Saqib clarified, “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 emphasise on the importance of fact-checking & verifying news from authentic sources before spreading misinformation.”
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 emphasise on the importance of fact-checking & verifying news from authentic sources before spreading misinformation
Thank you
— Momin Saqib (@mominsaqib) September 27, 2023
Ducky Bhai similarly stated, “There are some rumors circulating that I applied for an Indian visa for 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.”
There are some rumors circulating that I applied for an Indian visa for 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. 🙏
— Ducky Bhai (@duckybhai) September 27, 2023
Awaiting reactions from Nadir Ali and others involved.
