Shoaib Akhtar refused entry to UK
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Shoaib Akhtar refused entry to UK
Surrey-bound Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was on Thursday sent home by British immigration officials after landing at Heathrow airport without a valid working visa.
The 33-year-old controversial fast bowler arrived for a short stint with English county side Surrey in the Division One Championship.
Although Akhtar had a work permit, which is required to play county cricket in England, he did not have other necessary documents.
"We did everything we could to get him here, but it hasn't worked out. We thought he'd make an impact as he wanted to get his career up and running again," Surrey chief executive Paul Sheldon said.
The ace bowler is however hopeful of returning to London by the weekend.
"I am hopeful of getting a work visa soon and hope to fly out to the UK on Saturday," he said.
The 33-year-old controversial fast bowler arrived for a short stint with English county side Surrey in the Division One Championship.
Although Akhtar had a work permit, which is required to play county cricket in England, he did not have other necessary documents.
"We did everything we could to get him here, but it hasn't worked out. We thought he'd make an impact as he wanted to get his career up and running again," Surrey chief executive Paul Sheldon said.
The ace bowler is however hopeful of returning to London by the weekend.
"I am hopeful of getting a work visa soon and hope to fly out to the UK on Saturday," he said.
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They refused him entry because he didn't have his 'I promise to at least try for my county side' documents with him...
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Heathrow is in Middlesex isn't it. Customs officer must be a middlesex fan
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Anniyan wrote:Heathrow is in Middlesex isn't it. Customs officer must be a middlesex fan
Middlesex only exists as a cricket club. There hasn't been an administritative area called Middlesex for a long time.
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And Surrey got what they desreved.
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