Visa Delays Affect England Spinners Rashid and Ahmed Ahead of T20 World Cup

England's preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026 face disruption as spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed await visas from the Indian government. Both players, of Pakistani heritage, are unlikely to join the squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka series starting January 22. The England and Wales Cricket Board has received assurances of no objections but seeks UK government help to expedite visa processing. Additionally, uncertainty surrounds England's group match against Bangladesh due to Bangladesh's reluctance to play in India amid political tensions.