Xtra Time Web Desk : Current Indian Premier League defending champions Chennai Super Kings will miss the services of their star all rounder Moeen Ali in their opening match of the upcoming campaign of the mega tournament due to Visa problems.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed the development.
It is almost certain that Moeen Ali wil miss the first game. He has still not got the visa. We are on it as well as BCCI. Hope it is sorted in a day or two. It is disappointing that he has not bee able to join us. They follow set procedures for players with Pakistan descent. That looks like the reason (for delay),” said Viswanathan to PTI.
Moeen’s grandfather migrated to England from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir but Moeen is born in England and is a frequent visitor to India.
Viswanathan said even if he manages to reach India by Thursday, Ali will be unavailable for the opener because of the quarantine protocol laid down by the IPL organisers.
“There is three-day mandatory quarantine which Moeen has to undergo before joining the IPL bio-bubble. So he will be out of the first game even if he gets his visa today or tomorrow,” added the CSK CEO.