USA fast bowler's India visa application denied ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
Ali Khan’s Indian visa rejection weeks before the T20 World Cup has put USA’s India-based fixtures and team plans under fresh uncertainty.
USA fast bowler Ali Khan has revealed that his Indian visa application has been denied, less than a month before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The development has increased concern within the USA camp as the tournament closes.
Khan publicly shared the update and responded in a light manner, commenting, “India visa denied but KFC for the win,” in a calm mood despite the situation. However, the issue itself remains serious for the team as preparations continue.
As of now, Ali Khan’s case is the only confirmed one, but it has added uncertainty around the squad. USA Cricket and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have not yet issued any official statement on the matter.
More USA Players May Face Visa Problems
USA are placed in Group A and are scheduled to face hosts India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7. They will also play the Netherlands and Namibia in Chennai during the group stage. If the visa issue is not resolved soon, the team could be forced into late squad changes. Several reports and social media discussions suggest that other USA players, including wicketkeeper-batter Shayan Jahangir and bowlers Ehsan Adil and Mohammad Mohsin, may be facing similar visa hurdles. However, no formal confirmation has been given so far.
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Visa complications have been a concern for associate teams ahead of India-hosted matches, especially for players with Pakistani origin or documentation links due to extra verification processes. Along with other travel-related issues, this has added to off-field challenges before the World Cup.
From a cricketing point of view, missing a frontline fast bowler like Ali Khan so close to the tournament would be a big setback. USA’s recent progress has been built around disciplined bowling and a settled core, and any late disruption to the pace attack could affect match plans and their chances of advancing in the competition.
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