The collage of pictures exhibits USA pacer Ali Khan (left) and batter Shayan Jahangir. — AFP
Quite a lot of Pakistan-origin cricketers, together with gamers from the US of America (USA), have reportedly been denied Indian visas forward of the 2026 T20 World Cup scheduled from February 7 to March 8.
Ali Khan, 36, born and raised in Pakistan’s Attock, moved to the US on the age of 19, took to Instagram to share India’s motion.
Sharing an image of himself and fellow cricketer Shayan Jahangir having fun with a meal, he penned: “Indian visa denied.”
The put up shortly drew consideration from cricket followers worldwide, underscoring the continued visa challenges confronted by gamers of Pakistani descent.
Based on reviews, Ehsan Adil and Mohammad Mohsin are additionally among the many gamers who had been refused to problem visas by India.
Media reviews additionally revealed that a number of affiliate nationwide groups—together with Italy, Oman, UAE, Canada, and the USA—have gamers of Pakistani origin or twin nationality who’re reportedly encountering difficulties acquiring Indian visas.
The cricket boards of those nations have formally approached the ICC for steerage however have but to obtain any response or assurance from the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Presently, the USA staff set to play within the event consists of 4 Pakistani gamers.
Khan represented the USA in 15 ODIs and 18 T20Is, claiming 49 wickets throughout each codecs.
Karachi-born Shayan, 31, has performed 32 ODIs for the USA, scoring 795 runs, together with two centuries and three fifties. In T20Is, he has scored 371 runs in 19 matches at a strike price of 134.42, together with two fifties.
Ehsan Adil, who beforehand performed three Assessments and 6 ODIs for Pakistan, will make his USA debut within the upcoming event.
Peshawar-born Mohammad Mohsin, who holds restricted expertise of enjoying within the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) for Peshawar Zalmi in two matches, can also be set to signify the USA on the worldwide stage.
The USA staff is ready to compete of their second ICC T20 World Cup, following a memorable look in 2024 after they defeated 2009 champions, Pakistan, by way of a Tremendous Over.
The staff is drawn in Group A alongside hosts India, Pakistan, Namibia, and the Netherlands.
Their marketing campaign begins towards India on February 7, adopted by matches towards Pakistan on February 10, the Netherlands on February 13, and Namibia on February 15.
USA squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh (vc), Ehsan Adil, Andries Gous, Shayan Jahangir, Shehan Jayasuriya, Aaron Jones, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Mohsin, Sai Mukkamalla, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Rushil Ugarkar, and Shadley van Schalkwyk.
