Question : PARTICIPATION OF INDIAN CRICKET TEAM AT SHARJAH



(a) whether Indian Cricket Team has been permitted to participate in the tri-series cricket tournament to be held at Sharjah in April 2001;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor alongwith its impact on other matches?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PON. RADHAKIRISHNAN)


(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) The permission has not been granted as Sharjah is a non regular venue for cricket matches.