USA Cricket Official Clarifies Visa Delays for Pakistani-Origin Players Ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

A USA cricket official has denied claims that India rejected visas for four Pakistani-born US players ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, clarifying that their visas are delayed but not denied. The players, now US citizens, must apply using their Pakistani passports per Indian visa rules. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is managing the process and has issued special instructions to Indian embassies to facilitate visas. Similar delays may affect players from other countries with Pakistani-origin athletes.