USA Cricket Official Clarifies: Indian Visas for Pakistan-Born Players Delayed, Not Denied

• USA cricket official denies claims of visa rejection for four Pakistan-born players ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, stating they are delayed.
• Pacer Ali Khan had claimed on social media that he, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin, and Ehsan Adil were refused visas.
• The official clarified that the ICC is managing the visa process and the refusal was a misunderstanding by one player.
• Players, all US citizens born in Pakistan, must apply for Indian visas using their country of birth passports.
• ICC has issued special instructions to Indian embassies for Pakistan-origin players' visas, hoping to prevent further issues.

Why It Matters: Indian visas for Pakistan-born US cricketers are delayed, not denied, with ICC actively managing the process.