The Pakistan Snooker team started preparing in Karachi Club for the 'World Snooker Championship 2009' to be held in India (Hyderabad) from November 14 to 29. Pakistan team for this mega event comprise of two cueists, National Champion Mohammad Asif and former National Champion Mohammad Sajjad.

Pakistan Billiard and Snooker Association (PBSA) has been submit a Visa request to Indian Embassy and waiting for approval. "We submit there request and we hopeful got the Indian Visa after One Week" PSBA President, Mr. Alamgir Sheikh exclusively told to CUESPORTSINDIA.com.

"Pakistan have No-Objection Certificate from the sports ministry to send its players to India to feature in the upcoming World Snooker Championship in Hyderabad" he added.

Pakistan team train on daily Basis and have very tough schedule for the preparation world mega event.

Pakistan has only one World Championship Title in men category, which was won by Mohammad Yousuf in Johanesburg in the year 1994 beating Johannes R. Johannesson of Iceland.  He also won the World Snooker title for Masters category in the year 2006 where he beat Australian Cueist Glen Wilkinson. He also won the Asian Snooker title in 1998.

Pakistan Another Top Player Saleh Mohammad was runner up in 2003 World Snooker Championship in China where he lost to 'Wonder Boy' Pankaj Advani of India.

Pakistan will be sending India four member team  comprising two players i.e. Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Sajjad alongwith Manager Munawer Sheikh and International Referee Shabir Daruwala.

PBSA President Mr. Alamgir Sheikh also visiting India alongwith IBSF Vice President Mr. Ali Asghar Valika for attending IBSF General Council Meeting on 23 / 24 November.