US EditionPakistani-Born USA Pacer Ali Khan Denied Indian Visa for T20 World Cup; Three Others Reportedly in Same Boat – Firstpost
Four US players of Pakistani origin face visa denials for India ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, complicating team selection and travel, ICC manages logistics amid USA Cricket suspension.
- On Tuesday, Ali Khan, Pakistani‑born USA fast bowler, said via Instagram that his Indian visa was denied while training at the Colombo camp before the T20 World Cup starting February 7.
- Visa complications have grown amid strained India–Pakistan political relations, with delays for players like Shoaib Bashir in recent years; operational travel now rests with the ICC after USA Cricket suspension last year.
- Three teammates at the Colombo camp face visa issues, including Shayan Jahangir, Ehsan Adil, and Mohammad Mohsin, while the final squad is yet to be announced from 18 training players.
- Missing key pacers would be a major blow to the USA's Super 8 chances, while the International Cricket Council is reportedly working behind the scenes to resolve travel issues as associate nations watch closely.
- Khan's profile shows he played 15 ODIs and 18 T20Is for the USA, and was the first American signed by Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2020, with matches in Mumbai and Colombo before the tournament's start.
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USA fast bowler Ali Khan has claimed he was denied an Indian visa ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, where the USA are set to face hosts India on February 7. The ICC is understood to be working to resolve the issue as visa concerns resurface for teams with players of Pakistani origin.
Pakistani-born USA pacer Ali Khan denied Indian visa for T20 World Cup; three others reportedly in same boat – Firstpost
Ali Khan, who was born in the city of Attock in Pakistan's Punjab province, made the claim in a 'Story' posted on his Instagram account. His teammates Shayan Jahangir, Ehsan Adil and Mohammad Mohsin are also reportedly in the same boat.
T20 World Cup: Pakistan-born USA cricketer Ali Khan’s visa denied
USA cricketer Ali Khan, born in Pakistan, faces visa denial for the T20 World Cup in India, raising questions about the impact of his birthplace on the decision. Discover the latest updates on this unfolding controversy.
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