Pakistani-Origin US Cricketers Barred from India T20 World Cup has sent shockwaves through the US cricket squad and associate cricket nations. Four key players — Ali Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin, and Eshan Adil — were denied Indian visas ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The denial affects team performance and raises broader concerns over cricket diplomacy and visa issues in sports.
The USA cricket team will miss these players in its first match against India on February 7, 2026, at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. They will also face Pakistan on February 10 at Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, and the Netherlands and Namibia on February 13 and 15 at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. Ali Khan, a fast bowler, is a crucial member, and his absence could disrupt the team’s bowling strategy.
Visa denials are not new for associate cricket nations. The UAE and Oman Cricket Boards also flagged concerns over Pakistan-born players, including Waseem, Ullah, Rohid, and Butt. These issues highlight the challenges in the T20 World Cup’s hybrid hosting model, where matches are in both India and Sri Lanka.
The BCCI has not responded, while the ICC has been asked to intervene. Visa issues may disrupt the tournament and affect dual-nationality players, say fans and analysts.
In conclusion, this ban highlights the clash of sports, politics, and international rules. Fans hope for swift resolutions to allow the USA cricket squad and other associate cricket nations to compete without disruption.
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Pakistani-Origin US Cricketers Barred from India T20 World Cup, affecting the USA cricket squad and raising visa concerns in sports.
