USA fast bowler Ali Khan has said his Indian visa application has been denied less than a month before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The Pakistan-born cricketer disclosed the development on Monday through an Instagram story, posting a photograph with the caption, “India visa denied but KFC for the win”. USA are scheduled to open its Group A campaign against hosts India at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on February 7, the first day of the tournament. Also Read ICC stern, Bangladesh will have to play in India despite security concernsThe USA are also set to play Pakistan in Colombo on February 10. Visa clearances have emerged as a recurring concern for several associate nations scheduled to play in India.

Source: The Telegraph January 14, 2026 14:42 UTC