Visa Delays Affect Pakistani-Origin USA Cricketers Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, four USA cricketers of Pakistani origin—Ali Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin, and Ehsan Adil—are awaiting Indian visa clearances. While Ali Khan publicly claimed visa denial, multiple sources indicate the applications remain under review with no formal rejections. The extended processing is attributed to routine security checks for players born in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Cricket Board maintains its refusal to play matches in India over security concerns, prolonging tournament uncertainties.