India has rejected the visa applications of Pakistani-origin players of the US cricket team. Ali Khan’s Instagram story made it clear that he is currently not allowed to enter India. This situation is also worrying because most of the matches of the US in Group A are scheduled in India. According to sources, several associate teams are worried about visa issues ahead of the matches in India, especially those players with Pakistani backgrounds or documents, as their applications are subject to additional scrutiny. This situation has made administrative issues an unnecessary discussion ahead of the tournament.

Source: The Patriot January 13, 2026 16:38 UTC