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    Pawar, however, was confident there would be no hurdles if Pakistan made it into the final of an event like the World Cup. "There is no exception whether it is Pakistan or any other country ... I am confident the sport-loving population of this country [India] will welcome anybody who reaches the stage [the final]." Pakistan, who lost its share of World Cup matches because of the adverse security situation in the country, are in Group A and will play all their league matches in Sri Lanka. Full Article at Cricinfo.com
    There is no exception whether it is Pakistan or any other country ... I am confident the sport-loving population of this country [India] will welcome anybody who reaches the stage [the final].
    Sharad Pawar – Sharad Pawar SOURCE: Cricinfo.com 1 month ago
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Pakistan would be welcomed for final - Sharad Pawar
  1. The qualifying process, which started after the 2007 World Cup, was very competitive. We now have got a decent balance with only four teams added to 10 teams who are strong by their very stature and we hope to have some competitive games.
    SOURCE: Cricinfo.com 1 month ago
  2. That is a suggestion. We are discussing this with the government to offer a common visa for all three countries hosting the event.
    SOURCE: Cricinfo.com 1 month ago
  3. We have reduced it from previous six Associates teams qualifying down to four now. But we have to be mindful about finding a balance between the length and an opportunity for all our members to participate.
    SOURCE: Cricinfo.com 1 month ago
  4. It is fair to say that it is almost a week less than the previous edition and that in itself should help make it more concise ... But we have done everything, bearing in mind that there are 14 teams competing across three countries so you've got to take logistics into account, so I hope it is a slicker ...
    SOURCE: Cricinfo.com 1 month ago
  5. There is a balance between providing opportunities for all of our members to get to the flagship event
    SOURCE: Cricinfo.com 1 month ago

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