USA fast bowler Ali Khan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has been hit with a major roadblock. Khan’s application for a Indian visa ahead of the tournament was rejected. The likely reason being Khan’s birthplace, with the fast bowler hailing from Pakistan before moving to the US. Fellow teammates Shayan Jahangir and Ehsan Adil also face nervous wait for approval.
Historically, players with Pakistan origin have faced delays in getting their India Visa. As per Indian External Ministry rules, despite having another country’s nationality, if someone is born in Pakistan or their parents or grandparents were born in Pakistan, they have to apply for a visa on a Pakistani passport.
According to an Instagram story by USA’s Ali Khan, the fast bowler’s application for an Indian visa to travel with USA to the T20 World Cup next month has been denied. Shayan Jahangir, Ehsan Adil & Mohammad Mohsin in the same boat. Would be a major blow to USA’s Super 8 chances. pic.twitter.com/3FNAJGAKMi
— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) January 13, 2026
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