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USA pacer Ali Khan has shared a meaningful video message on social media handle ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to begin on 7 February in India and Sri Lanka.
The right-arm pacer who hails from Punjab, Pakistan, has played 15 ODIs and 18 T20Is for the USA. Although, USA is yet to announce the squad for mega event, the pacer is set to be included in the team.
The 35-year-old Ali has shared a message on his Instagram account, raising questions over his participation in the World Cup.
“Indian visa denied, but KFC for the win,” he wrote.
This comes after the reports that cricketers of Pakistan origin or holding green passports could face significant hurdles in securing visas to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Earlier, the sources had told that several associate nation teams, including Italy, Oman, UAE, Canada, and the USA, have players of Pakistani descent or dual nationality, and these players are reportedly encountering difficulties in the visa application process for travel to India.
The sources privy to the matter have revealed that the cricket boards of these five nations have formally approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) for guidance, but have received neither a response nor any assurance from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Historically, cricketers of Pakistani origin have encountered similar visa challenges, adding to the apprehension ahead of the 2026 tournament.
With the tournament just weeks away, uncertainty remains over whether these players will be able to participate in matches held in India.
