The Indian high commission in Islamabad on Thursday denied reports that it had refused to grant a visa to a Pakistani delegate to attend an Asian Cricket Council meeting in Kolkata, slated for Saturday.

Reacting to ACC Development Manager Zakir Hussain Sayed's claims that he had to cancel his visit to India as he was unable to obtain a visa, a senior diplomat countered that Sayed had failed to submit a complete application.

He had submitted only two sets of application forms though rules demanded four, the diplomat said.

Sayed, who was earlier the secretary of the ACC, told PTI over phone from Lahore that he had submitted his visa forms, along with a letter from BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya recommending the granting of a visa to attend the meeting.

"I have travelled to India several times. I am aware of the procedures," he said when it was pointed out that his visa application was incomplete.

Sayed said that his representative, who went to the Indian high commission to inquire about his visa, was told that the Indian home ministry is yet to clear his application.

Sayed said he has informed Dalmiya of his decision to cancel his trip.

"Dalmiya wanted to cancel the meeting but I told him to go ahead as we have to finalise important proposals regarding development programmes for cricket in Asia," he said.

He said he would not be able to attend the meeting even if a visa were to be granted on Friday as there is no direct flight between India and Pakistan.

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