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The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has questioned the International Hockey Federations (FIH) decision to bar the countrys team from taking part in the Junior Hockey World Cup in India next month. Contesting one of the reasons given by the FIH for closing the door on Pakistan for the tournament, the PHF said it had applied for visas on time.On Monday, the FIH had issued a release saying the Pakistan junior team, despite qualifying for the tournament to be held in Lucknow from December 8, was being replaced by Malaysia since the visa applications were made after the official deadline had passed and no accommodation had been confirmed within the set deadline.But PHF secretary Shahbaz Ahmed said the visas had been applied for well in advance. We had sent our visa application to the Indian high commission on [October] 24, he said. Then we had submitted our passports to the high commission on the 16th of this month. The high commission has, however, not responded.FIH president Narinder Batra had said the last date for confirmation was November 17.Ahmed, a former international striker, also questioned how Malaysia could be invited at such short notice. I dont understand how, if Malaysia can be inducted in two days and they can get their passport and hotel bookings done with two days notice, it wasnt possible for Pakistan, he said.Ahmed said while he understood the nature of bilateral ties between the two countries, the FIH decision came as a surprise. I understand that Pakistan and India are not having bilateral tournaments, but how can you exclude us from an FIH calendar event? he said. He said the situation was a strong blow to hockey in his country, where the sport is already reeling from a series of crises both on and off the field.We have spent millions of rupees and had been preparing for the last two years for the World Cup, Ahmed said. Already you know how hard it is to organize international hockey matches in Pakistan. We were seeing this as a big chance for our youngsters to get some exposure. We had hoped that we would see four or five players rise to the seniors based on how they performed in Lucknow. The kids are completely demoralized. This is very damaging to Pakistan hockey.While there seems little chance of the FIH decision being reversed, Ahmed has not given up hope. We had already prepared to book our tickets and we are still hopeful that we could participate in the tournament, he said. Devils Jerseys China .2 billion agreement with Rogers Communications for the leagues broadcast and multimedia rights. Cheap Devils Jerseys .Y. -- Bills receiver Stevie Johnson has a bone to pick with the NFL schedule maker. http://www.customdevilsjersey.com/ . PAUL, Minn. Authentic Custom Devils Jersey . Oaklands loss to Seattle clinched the ALs best record for the Red Sox with one day to spare in the regular season. 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If found guilty Russell could face a maximum ban of up to two years.They have promised a decision I think in the next two to three weeks, but a date would be sent to us shortly, Patrick Foster, Russells lawyer, said after both parties made their final submissions in front of the three-member panel on Thursday in Kingston.During the hearing, which lasted nearly six hours, Foster told the tribunal that Russell had always adhered to the rules and had complied with tests, both at the local and international level. 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And if the three cannot be proved the case cannot be made out.JADCOs legal counsel, Lackston Robinson, did not speak to the media but reportedly told the tribunal that Russells failure to file his whereabouts in 2015 could not be absolved by his compliance with tests in various jurisdictions. Robinson specified that the dates by which Russell had to inform JADCO whether he would be filing his whereabouts were December 31, 2014, June 30, 2015 and July 24, 2015.Robinson said that JADCO had no obligation to prove Russells gross negligence. He stated that as far as JADCO was concerned, the case was simple: Russell had to meet the deadlines for filing his whereabouts and he did not comply.Russell, a sought-after player in T20 leagues around the world, has spoken only once since JADCO laid the charge. In July, while playing the Caribbean Premier League, Russell said he found the allegations stressing and depressing. 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