Reports about India denying visas to US cricketers of Pakistan origin for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, are being clarified. The controversy arose after USA fast bowler Ali Khan posted on social media, suggesting his Indian visa had been denied, which quickly went viral. However, officials familiar with the visa process have clarified that no visas have been formally rejected. Instead, the applications for four Pakistan-origin US players – Ali Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin, and Ehsan Adil – are currently under a standard administrative review. The players had attended scheduled appointments at the Indian High Commission in Colombo. They were informed that visas could not be processed at that stage, and the USA team management later received a call indicating that while some required information had been received, additional inputs were still awaited from the Foreign Ministry. This situation highlights the historically stringent visa procedures for individuals born in Pakistan, irrespective of their current nationality, which often involve additional security checks and extended processing times when applying for an Indian visa. The issue is not confined to the US team; reports suggest that players of Pakistani origin from several other associate nations, including the UAE, Oman, Canada, and the Netherlands, could also face similar challenges, prompting cricket boards to approach the ICC for guidance. The ICC is reportedly working behind the scenes to facilitate the matter and remains confident of a resolution, as the tournament is set to begin on February 7.