ICC Clarifies US Cricketers' Visa Status: Applications Active, Not Denied

• Four US cricketers of Pakistani origin (Ali Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin, Ehsan Adil) are awaiting Indian visas for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
• Players attended visa appointments at the Indian High Commission in Colombo but visas were not issued on the spot.
• ICC officials confirm applications are under review and progressing through standard government procedures; no formal rejection has occurred.
• Ali Khan's Instagram story about a 'visa denial' caused speculation, but officials clarified the process is ongoing.
• Visa applications for players of Pakistani origin, regardless of nationality, involve additional administrative layers and require clearance from India’s Ministry of External Affairs.

Why It Matters: US cricketers' Indian visa applications are active and undergoing routine review, not denied as speculated.