USA Players Face Visa Delays for 2026 T20 World Cup

USA fast bowler Ali Khan and three other players of Pakistani origin in the United States cricket squad are facing delays in obtaining Indian visas, complicating preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup that begins on February 7, 2026. The issue, which affects the team's ability to travel for matches in India, came to light after Khan posted on Instagram about a visa denial, though officials indicate the applications remain under review.

Khan, a 35-year-old pacer born in Pakistan's Punjab province, shared the post on January 13 while the USA team trained in Colombo, Sri Lanka. His caption read, "India visa denied but KFC for the win," alongside a photo, prompting speculation about his participation. The other players involved are batter Shayan Jahangir, bowler Mohammad Mohsin, and all-rounder Ehsan Adil, all of whom attended visa appointments at the Indian High Commission in Colombo on the same day. According to sources familiar with the process, the applications were not approved on the spot, and additional information is being sought from India's Foreign Ministry. No formal rejections have been issued, and the cases are progressing through routine government procedures...