Twitter plea results in visa clearance for Kevin Pietersen for India visit

KEVIN PIETERSEN

In a good news for all Kevin Pietersen fans, the star English batsman has been given clearance by the Union Sports Ministry, clearing his way for Indian visa and participation in the IPL-7. The Ministry OF External Affairs (MEA) announced that Kevin Pietersen will be given visa soon so that he can travel to India and play for his team Delhi Daredevils.

Earlier in the day Kevin Pietersen tweeted,

Trying to travel to India urgently & the Indian Embassy has had my passport for 10days for a 24hr service. Help @MEAIndia, @IndianDiplomacy?

— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) March 10, 2014

In reply to the tweet by Pietersen, official spokesperson of MEA Syed Akbaruddin mentioned, “Event requires approval of Sports Ministry. Mission will give Visa promptly once organisers of event obtain necessary approval,” as quoted by Times of India.

Syed Akbaruddin tweeted,

. @KP24 Good news. Twiplomacy works!! Necessary clearance just received from Sports Ministry. Mission to grant visa soon. C u in India soon

— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) March 10, 2014

In response to Syed Akbaruddin’s tweet, KP, quite visibly delighted with what had transpired, tweeted:

It's arrived! Thank you @MEAIndia! Always happier when I have my passport! pic.twitter.com/wASSPbQk29

— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) March 11, 2014