ICC T20 World Cup (2026): USA’s Ali Khan reports Indian visa denial for Pakistan-Origin teammates via Social Media

[emranabbas]

The USA cricket team has received a big shock just before the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. USA’s star fast bowler Ali Khan, who was born in Pakistan, has revealed that his Indian visa has been rejected, which means he may not be able to travel with the team for the tournament.

The situation is even worse for the USA, as Ali Khan is not alone in having trouble getting an Indian visa for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 7. It is being said that Shayan Jahangir, Ehsan Adil, and Mohammad Mohsin’s visa applications have been denied.

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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.

 

[sweep_shot]

ICC events have turned into a complete farce thanks to India.

 

[emranabbas]

India should not be permitted to host any major international events while there are ongoing issues that directly affect the ability of foreign visitors to travel there safely and without restrictions.

When a host nation is experiencing diplomatic tensions, visa delays, security concerns, or discriminatory travel policies that prevent athletes, officials, journalists, and supporters from entering the country, it undermines the entire purpose of an international event.

Until these travel-related problems are resolved and equal, safe access is guaranteed for all participating nations, India hosting such events is neither fair nor practical.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

As I said in other thread. Indias are attempting to dictate squad composition of other countries.

They have expressed reservation over Mustafizur being selected and now are trying to dictate who US can select. They have expressed reservation of what's clothing can be worn and what chants crowd can make in the ground.

This world cup has turned into a complete shambles due to the actions of a paranoid regime. If their paranoia is so much, one wonders why they are hosting a global tournament in the first place.

 

[Varun]

These guys are nobodies.

I remember even Usman Khawaja having trouble a few years ago. But we buckled and gave him the visa in the end.

 

[NishanKonar]

Americans getting taste of their own medicine

 

[sweep_shot]

These guys are nobodies.

I remember even Usman Khawaja having trouble a few years ago. But we buckled and gave him the visa in the end.

They are international cricketers participating in a world cup.

Calling them nobodies shows your disgusting racist caste mentality.

 

[NishanKonar]

They are international cricketers participating in a world cup.

Calling them nobodies shows your disgusting racist caste mentality.

Failed cricketers who ran away to USA bcoz they wer not good enuff for Pakistan

 

[Varun]

They are international cricketers participating in a world cup.

Calling them nobodies shows your disgusting racist caste mentality.

Yeah nah they are nobodies.

Not even interesting names. "Ali Khan" is Generic Pro Max.

At least Netrawalkar has a ring to it.

 

[Major]

Who was the poster who was going on about that these visas get issued and its visas like the IPL ones that are rejected?

Anyways, this is good. If India bids for olympics, this thing will be looked into and there is no way they will win an olympic bid

 

[Major]

These guys are nobodies.

I remember even Usman Khawaja having trouble a few years ago. But we buckled and gave him the visa in the end.

Doesnt matter they are nobodies or not.

India is the host, and if host nation cant gurantee visas for USA nationals, they shouldnt be hosting events

 

[Major]

Failed cricketers who ran away to USA bcoz they wer not good enuff for Pakistan

what kind of stupid post is this?
This thread isnt about why they play for US, which makes up by alot of Indians

 

[Varun]

Who was the poster who was going on about that these visas get issued and its visas like the IPL ones that are rejected?

Anyways, this is good. If India bids for olympics, this thing will be looked into and there is no way they will win an olympic bid

I hope we don't.

 

[Nasty Naz]

These guys are nobodies.

I remember even Usman Khawaja having trouble a few years ago. But we buckled and gave him the visa in the end.

It's a world tournament. There shouldn't be any sort of need to "buckle" to provide visa's to players on the cricket team.

If ICC weren't a complete joke, it would have removed India as the host. This pull this same nonsense every time they host. Simple solution is to not host if you don't have the capability.

 

[Varun]

It's a world tournament. There shouldn't be any sort of need to "buckle" to provide visa's to players on the cricket team.

If ICC weren't a complete joke, it would have removed India as the host. This pull this same nonsense every time they host. Simple solution is to not host if you don't have the capability.

I agree in principle, but since it's not the ICC but the BCCICC, all this is moot.

 

[Varun]

By the way, let it be known that these guys will get their visas eventually.

In the meantime, they have done what the Indian apparatus wanted them to do: cry about in on social media.

 

[NishanKonar]

By the way, let it be known that these guys will get their visas eventually.

In the meantime, they have done what the Indian apparatus wanted them to do: cry about in on social media.

Yes this crying and whining is what makes it so special

 

[Devadwal]

These guys are nobodies.

I remember even Usman Khawaja having trouble a few years ago. But we buckled and gave him the visa in the end.

We don't buckled but the standard Visa procedure for Pakistan related people's are usually takes more time for extra security checks. Reha Ahmad is another case.

Usman Khawaja granted visa after all the much needed verification, coming to India is previlage.

Theses player's will also get the Visa after the right procedure.

 

[Devadwal]

By the way, let it be known that these guys will get their visas eventually.

In the meantime, they have done what the Indian apparatus wanted them to do: cry about in on social media.

Yes this crying and whining is what makes it so special

Unko Pakistan origin home ki todi reality check Dena jaruri hai . Now they can cry as much they wanted Along with Pakistani poster's here.

@DeadlyVenom @Major @The Bald Eagle reality of your passport.

 

[Major]

By the way, let it be known that these guys will get their visas eventually.

In the meantime, they have done what the Indian apparatus wanted them to do: cry about in on social media.

Cry?
Ali did not say his visa was delayed, he said it was rejected.

Teams have to select their final squad based on who can land in the host country, if host country doesnt give visa, they are jeopardizing someones career.

Even if they get the visa after reapplying, it still effects the mental well being of a person who is worried he could be dropped or miss out on the main event of cricket.

But than again, its not you who is being affected by it, so why would you care.

 

[Devadwal]

He applied on a US passport not Pakistani

Maybe you should understands all the background checked when you entering in india and he has Pakistan connection which is enough for extra security check .

 

[NishanKonar]

Train driver.

He applied on a US passport not Pakistani

If u are Pakistani dual citizen - then u have to apply via Pakistan passport not US passport

If he applied via US passport it will be rejected. Same reason Usman Khwaja faced issues

 

[Major]

If u are Pakistani dual citizen - then u have to apply via Pakistan passport not US passport

If he applied via US passport it will be rejected. Same reason Usman Khwaja faced issues

Didnt know that.

So Azhar mehmood played IPL on a Pakistani passport after mumbai attacks?

 

[NishanKonar]

Didnt know that.

So Azhar mehmood played IPL on a Pakistani passport after mumbai attacks?

If Azhar had dual citizenship - then he had to apply via Pakistan passport. If he had given up his Pakistani passport and only kept his British passport - then obviously it was British passport

Now whether Azhar had 2 passports or 1 - that I have no idea

Its simple. If u are Pakistani citizen with dual nationality then u have to apply only with Pakistani passport

 

[Devadwal]

If u are Pakistani dual citizen - then u have to apply via Pakistan passport not US passport

If he applied via US passport it will be rejected. Same reason Usman Khwaja faced issues

He is already visited India so not sure why he fill the wrong Visa procedure. Maybe after all he is Pakistani origin so forget the right visa process for entry in india. I'm waiting for Government of India explantion about rejection his visa.

This is not simple story which he tells ,there is something fishy. Never ever trust a Pakistani . Period

 

[NishanKonar]

He is already visited India so not sure why he fill the wrong Visa procedure. Maybe after all he is Pakistani origin so forget the right visa process for entry in india. I'm waiting for Government of India explantion about rejection his visa.

This is not simple story which he tells ,there is something fishy. Never ever trust a Pakistani . Period

I dont think its rejected. More like delayed

Basically whole team applied visa together. Everyone else got their visas. These 4 guys did not get till now - bcoz of the extra vetting

 

[Extra_Cover]

The current times we all live in clearly shows that might is right. In a world where a US president can kidnap another sovereign country's president, declare himself defacto ruler of Venezuela, goes shopping for Greenland and literally on verge of annexing Cuba then this mindset is likely to trickle outside geopolitics as well.

We need to understand that when someone has power over something in today's world then they are not concerned with consequences as there cannot be consequences given they run the show and show itself. In case of BCCI let's be real they run cricket. In my humble opinion ICC made vital mistakes in late 2000s when they let BCCI run IPL with exclusive cricketing window, don't take action when fixing / bribing and other allegations in the league were noted and succumbing the proposal of Big 3 for cricket revenue share. These mistakes have now made BCCI a juggernaut that is not answerable to ICC anymore. The situation we have now is that we have a religious hate driven mindset on top of this juggernaut.

To makes matters worse the SENA and other regions don't care much about this hate driven BCCI mindset because it doesn't affect them directly. Yes countries like Australia, England were miffed at the stupid Champions Trophy last year when India played all their games at one venue with no travel and ideal conditions but they walked away like nothing perhaps the tournament wasn't serious enough for them to protest.

The only way out of the mess would be to take a stand which unfortunately the other cricketing boards would not be ready to take. For example, PCB and BCB can very well make their teams unavailable for this tournament where security concerns are legit for Bangladeshi people. Let's be real neither Pakistan nor Bangladesh are winning this tournament. Skipping this tournament will avoid the unnecessary embarrassment that we are due otherwise so in the larger scheme of things it would be a good decision.

If 2 teams can skip a world tournament based on security and other geopolitical concerns. This would atleast start raising some eyebrows in the future if India is capable of holding / organizing world tournaments. The revenue will also be affected because Pakistan might be a bad team but they generate sufficient eyeballs that this game needs. The likes of associate teams will also not have good things to say when their Pakistani expats are being blocked from playing in any world tournament simply on the basis of their background or religion. Overall its quite a negative marketing for India as a whole and that would help to spread the word.

Lastly, let's be real if teams do pull out of tournaments based on racism or religious context then it completely sours the tournament. India winning Champions Trophy is not as memorable as their other wins simply because the context of that tournament leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Having said all of this above I don't think it will come to that because Pakistan and Bangladesh are likely to be tunnel vision and looking at short-term finances rather than long-term overhaul.

 

[sweep_shot]

The current times we all live in clearly shows that might is right. In a world where a US president can kidnap another sovereign country's president, declare himself defacto ruler of Venezuela, goes shopping for Greenland and literally on verge of annexing Cuba then this mindset is likely to trickle outside geopolitics as well.

We need to understand that when someone has power over something in today's world then they are not concerned with consequences as there cannot be consequences given they run the show and show itself. In case of BCCI let's be real they run cricket. In my humble opinion ICC made vital mistakes in late 2000s when they let BCCI run IPL with exclusive cricketing window, don't take action when fixing / bribing and other allegations in the league were noted and succumbing the proposal of Big 3 for cricket revenue share. These mistakes have now made BCCI a juggernaut that is not answerable to ICC anymore. The situation we have now is that we have a religious hate driven mindset on top of this juggernaut.

To makes matters worse the SENA and other regions don't care much about this hate driven BCCI mindset because it doesn't affect them directly. Yes countries like Australia, England were miffed at the stupid Champions Trophy last year when India played all their games at one venue with no travel and ideal conditions but they walked away like nothing perhaps the tournament wasn't serious enough for them to protest.

The only way out of the mess would be to take a stand which unfortunately the other cricketing boards would not be ready to take. For example, PCB and BCB can very well make their teams unavailable for this tournament where security concerns are legit for Bangladeshi people. Let's be real neither Pakistan nor Bangladesh are winning this tournament. Skipping this tournament will avoid the unnecessary embarrassment that we are due otherwise so in the larger scheme of things it would be a good decision.

If 2 teams can skip a world tournament based on security and other geopolitical concerns. This would atleast start raising some eyebrows in the future if India is capable of holding / organizing world tournaments. The revenue will also be affected because Pakistan might be a bad team but they generate sufficient eyeballs that this game needs. The likes of associate teams will also not have good things to say when their Pakistani expats are being blocked from playing in any world tournament simply on the basis of their background or religion. Overall its quite a negative marketing for India as a whole and that would help to spread the word.

Lastly, let's be real if teams do pull out of tournaments based on racism or religious context then it completely sours the tournament. India winning Champions Trophy is not as memorable as their other wins simply because the context of that tournament leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Having said all of this above I don't think it will come to that because Pakistan and Bangladesh are likely to be tunnel vision and looking at short-term finances rather than long-term overhaul.

Top post. POTW.

Fully agree.

One of the blunders ICC and cricket world made was to allow India to hijack it. There should've been more checks and balances.

This is a lesson for other sports. Do not allow Indians to hijack a sport. I just hope football will be safe.

 

[CricVet]

NO ONE should act surprised going by recent Indian cricket drama culture.

 

[Devadwal]

Your lectures were good, but Pakistan and Bangladesh are innocent to you. You didn't say a word about why people of Pakistani origin are given extra security, etc. but this is not proper thread so I let it go.

Unless Pakistanis accept that the root of this entire situation is Pakistan, they will not understand anything and will only continue to spread false propaganda.

We are bored of victim mentality and this Card no more useful.

The current times we all live in clearly shows that might is right. In a world where a US president can kidnap another sovereign country's president, declare himself defacto ruler of Venezuela, goes shopping for Greenland and literally on verge of annexing Cuba then this mindset is likely to trickle outside geopolitics as well.

We need to understand that when someone has power over something in today's world then they are not concerned with consequences as there cannot be consequences given they run the show and show itself. In case of BCCI let's be real they run cricket. In my humble opinion ICC made vital mistakes in late 2000s when they let BCCI run IPL with exclusive cricketing window, don't take action when fixing / bribing and other allegations in the league were noted and succumbing the proposal of Big 3 for cricket revenue share. These mistakes have now made BCCI a juggernaut that is not answerable to ICC anymore. The situation we have now is that we have a religious hate driven mindset on top of this juggernaut.

To makes matters worse the SENA and other regions don't care much about this hate driven BCCI mindset because it doesn't affect them directly. Yes countries like Australia, England were miffed at the stupid Champions Trophy last year when India played all their games at one venue with no travel and ideal conditions but they walked away like nothing perhaps the tournament wasn't serious enough for them to protest.

The only way out of the mess would be to take a stand which unfortunately the other cricketing boards would not be ready to take. For example, PCB and BCB can very well make their teams unavailable for this tournament where security concerns are legit for Bangladeshi people. Let's be real neither Pakistan nor Bangladesh are winning this tournament. Skipping this tournament will avoid the unnecessary embarrassment that we are due otherwise so in the larger scheme of things it would be a good decision.

If 2 teams can skip a world tournament based on security and other geopolitical concerns. This would atleast start raising some eyebrows in the future if India is capable of holding / organizing world tournaments. The revenue will also be affected because Pakistan might be a bad team but they generate sufficient eyeballs that this game needs. The likes of associate teams will also not have good things to say when their Pakistani expats are being blocked from playing in any world tournament simply on the basis of their background or religion. Overall its quite a negative marketing for India as a whole and that would help to spread the word.

Lastly, let's be real if teams do pull out of tournaments based on racism or religious context then it completely sours the tournament. India winning Champions Trophy is not as memorable as their other wins simply because the context of that tournament leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Having said all of this above I don't think it will come to that because Pakistan and Bangladesh are likely to be tunnel vision and looking at short-term finances rather than long-term overhaul.

 

[Extra_Cover]

Your lectures were good, but Pakistan and Bangladesh are innocent to you. You didn't say a word about why people of Pakistani origin are given extra security, etc. but this is not proper thread so I let it go.

Unless Pakistanis accept that the root of this entire situation is Pakistan, they will not understand anything and will only continue to spread false propaganda.

We are bored of victim mentality and this Card no more useful.

Oh I criticize Pakistan quite a lot, you might not be aware of my posting history also perhaps because I post less.

I have never said Pakistan is innocent, in fact if you give them a stage to act on they would certainly make the most of that situation. To be honest, Pakistan officials actually jump on board when a situation like that arrives where the other party is on the wrong side and they for once are on the right side as victims. They love this opportunity as focus shifts to this scuffle and all criticism of their onfield dismal record goes under the carpet.

India needs to realize firstly that politics is separate to sports. If they are indeed going to mix the two then they should take actionable evidence and get victory in the political field as that would automatically translate to a victory in sports. Let's take recent event of Pahalgam where India literally attacked Pakistan for its intuition that Pakistan carried that attack out. The fallout from that little stunt is that military got even more stronger in Pakistan (who India actually believe is the real culprit). To add salt to wounds rather than world acknowledging India's stance that Pakistan was behind the attack not even a single country said Pakistan orchestrated the attacks, in fact Pakistan Establishment got even more close to other world powers like US, Saudi, etc because they demonstrated capability in the field of actual war.

Now if we put the same shoe on Pakistan where they are blaming the attacks in Pakistan on Afghanistan then my stance is still the same. We should not attack Afghanistan because these need to be proven in international court of law. Its not like I will say its wrong when India does it and right Pakistan does it.

India has at the moment mixed politics and sport, so for any justification of the actions it carries out in the field of sports they would need to ensure they are winning in international politics otherwise its all very stupid.

 

[light]

India should never host another WC or ICC event when the mental state is like this. This is beyond embarassing. So many other associate teams have pak origin players. BCCI never consulted the Ind government prior to this? Why even agree to host a WC when things like this are going to be an issue? Also, Ali Khan played in IPL before, no? Already we look like morons on world stage in many ways, this just adds another mark. I think Oman's team is almost 70% pak origin players too. Imagine all those smaller boards also protests like BCB at this point ... seriously man, embarassing.

 

[Fenrir]

Indians are petty and small minded people.Are these cricketers a security threat to India?.How come other countries don’t make entry visa an issue?.

 

[sweep_shot]

Indians are petty and small minded people.Are these cricketers a security threat to India?.How come other countries don’t make entry visa an issue?.

They introduce stupidity and discriminatory caste system everywhere.

 

[gazza619]

It seems that the officers, often described as 5-foot tall, half-bald, and handsome, who sit in the offices, may feel a sense of pride and accomplishment by denying the visas.

 

[Devadwal]

It seems that the officers, often described as 5-foot, half-bald, and handsome, who sit in the offices, may feel a sense of pride and accomplishment by denying the visas.

Goverment of India can't denied the Visa to a sports team so I don't think this is True news . Yes Pakistani origin player's need extra security checks which usually delay the Visa process but they will eventually get's the Visa on right time.

 

[Devadwal]

He is already visited India so not sure why he fill the wrong Visa procedure. Maybe after all he is Pakistani origin so forget the right visa process for entry in india. I'm waiting for Government of India explantion about rejection his visa.

This is not simple story which he tells ,there is something fishy. Never ever trust a Pakistani . Period

I already know it's a fake propaganda. Pakistani are known to be liar

Never ever trust what Pakistani or Pakistani origin people's say.

 

[Devadwal]

Perhaps these illiterate Khan do not know the difference between visa delay and visa denied.

 

[tiger_khan]

They are international cricketers participating in a world cup.

Calling them nobodies shows your disgusting racist caste mentality.

I always find it interesting that the Bhakts who most likely don't even know how to run after a ball on a cricket ground, dismiss international cricketers as trivial

The entire purpose behind the existence of these Bhakts is to bring in politics in cricket

Their political posts out-ratio their cricket related posts. They are 3D printers of political disinformation



No athlete who represents his national team in a WC is a nobody. The journey to the national team selection requires a lot of hardwork

The Bhakts can't relate to the physical efforts and sacrifices required to represent a national team, particularly of a country where cricket is not a popular sports

There are lots of relationship, career and social sacrifices which accompany the pursuit of cricket dream, in Associate countries. Such devotion towards cricket should be appreciated not belittled

Only people who are very bad at playing cricket themselves, ridicule international cricketers

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Global backlash is making Indians backtrack

 

[Devadwal]

Global backlash is making Indians backtrack

Here comes the person who spread the fake propaganda

 

[tiger_khan]

The current times we all live in clearly shows that might is right. In a world where a US president can kidnap another sovereign country's president, declare himself defacto ruler of Venezuela, goes shopping for Greenland and literally on verge of annexing Cuba then this mindset is likely to trickle outside geopolitics as well.

We need to understand that when someone has power over something in today's world then they are not concerned with consequences as there cannot be consequences given they run the show and show itself. In case of BCCI let's be real they run cricket. In my humble opinion ICC made vital mistakes in late 2000s when they let BCCI run IPL with exclusive cricketing window, don't take action when fixing / bribing and other allegations in the league were noted and succumbing the proposal of Big 3 for cricket revenue share. These mistakes have now made BCCI a juggernaut that is not answerable to ICC anymore. The situation we have now is that we have a religious hate driven mindset on top of this juggernaut.

To makes matters worse the SENA and other regions don't care much about this hate driven BCCI mindset because it doesn't affect them directly. Yes countries like Australia, England were miffed at the stupid Champions Trophy last year when India played all their games at one venue with no travel and ideal conditions but they walked away like nothing perhaps the tournament wasn't serious enough for them to protest.

The only way out of the mess would be to take a stand which unfortunately the other cricketing boards would not be ready to take. For example, PCB and BCB can very well make their teams unavailable for this tournament where security concerns are legit for Bangladeshi people. Let's be real neither Pakistan nor Bangladesh are winning this tournament. Skipping this tournament will avoid the unnecessary embarrassment that we are due otherwise so in the larger scheme of things it would be a good decision.

If 2 teams can skip a world tournament based on security and other geopolitical concerns. This would atleast start raising some eyebrows in the future if India is capable of holding / organizing world tournaments. The revenue will also be affected because Pakistan might be a bad team but they generate sufficient eyeballs that this game needs. The likes of associate teams will also not have good things to say when their Pakistani expats are being blocked from playing in any world tournament simply on the basis of their background or religion. Overall its quite a negative marketing for India as a whole and that would help to spread the word.

Lastly, let's be real if teams do pull out of tournaments based on racism or religious context then it completely sours the tournament. India winning Champions Trophy is not as memorable as their other wins simply because the context of that tournament leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Having said all of this above I don't think it will come to that because Pakistan and Bangladesh are likely to be tunnel vision and looking at short-term finances rather than long-term overhaul.

Totally agree with the poster

If BD is not accommodated for their concerns and games are not moved to SL...PCB should also boycott the tournament based on religious discrimination

This will make big news in the world and Sponsors and Broadcasters will lose a lot of money

T20 WC is nothing special. It happens after every two years.

To be honest with the ridiculous number of breaks within T20 games, it's not even a sport. No significant physical exertion is involved

T20 is also destroying the red ball cricket.

The only thing T20 is doing is fattening the wallet of a bigoted Cricket board. There are just two many T20 world cups & international tournaments. If you include the Asia Cup, there is a big T20 international tournament almost annually.

Pakistan is helping a bigoted board by participating in all these tournaments. Just boycott all the tournaments being played on Indian soil. Don't even follow the hybrid model.

The purpose behind having a national cricket team is not to make money but motivate and unite a nation.

 

[sweep_shot]

Global backlash is making Indians backtrack

They are starting to receive a lot of pushbacks and setbacks (not just in cricket but outside of cricket too). Good to see.

The purple patch they enjoyed for a few years seems to be over.

 

[Varun]

They are starting to receive a lot of pushbacks and setbacks (not just in cricket but outside of cricket too). Good to see.

The purple patch they enjoyed for a few years seems to be over.

What purple patch?

 

[BouncerGuy]

India once again doing its usual bhangra... Let the fun continue... all they can do is deny visa etc...

 

[Devadwal]

India once again doing its usual bhangra... Let the fun continue... all they can do is deny visa etc...

Again using same Fake Propaganda . Updates the headlines but knowing......

https://m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/137265/usa-players-of-pakistani-origin-await-visa-clearance-ahead-of-t20-wc

 

[RidiculousMan]

If Azhar had dual citizenship - then he had to apply via Pakistan passport. If he had given up his Pakistani passport and only kept his British passport - then obviously it was British passport

How would Indian state know whether Azhar had given up his Pakistani citizenship or not? And whether Azhar had any other country's passport or not?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

How would Indian state know whether Azhar had given up his Pakistani citizenship or not? And whether Azhar had any other country's passport or not?

It will be part of the questions during visa process

 

[NishanKonar]

How would Indian state know whether Azhar had given up his Pakistani citizenship or not? And whether Azhar had any other country's passport or not?

If u surrender ur Pakistan ( or any ) passport - u have to notify ur passport office and then ur passport is cancelled. Its called surrender certificate

U have to produce that certificate to show u are not a Pakistan passport holder any more

 

[RidiculousMan]

It will be part of the questions during visa process

Can state know for sure if someone is lying?

 

[NishanKonar]

Can state know for sure if someone is lying?

Most countries co-operate on background checks for visa

Example if a British Pakistani claims he has only UK citizenship then Indian embassy will check with local UK Home ministry if there is any record of that guy holding Paksitan dual citizenship. Thats why its takes longer time to vet

 

[Babeikh]

The whole point of a visa is so you can monitor who is coming in and out of the country and ensure people who will 'get up to no good' do not come in. In the case of cricketers coming for a world cup, you literally know exactly why they are coming, they will be surrounded by security the whole time so the normal visa process that is due for some random Iftikhar Butt who has Pakistani heritage would not be needed for people like Usman Khawaja and these geezers. The only reason for delaying visas is 'because we can' and out of spite. Childish behaviour and not the behaviour of a country that wants to be taken seriously on the world stage.

 

[NishanKonar]

The whole point of a visa is so you can monitor who is coming in and out of the country and ensure people who will 'get up to no good' do not come in. In the case of cricketers coming for a world cup, you literally know exactly why they are coming, they will be surrounded by security the whole time so the normal visa process that is due for some random Iftikhar Butt who has Pakistani heritage would not be needed for people like Usman Khawaja and these geezers. The only reason for delaying visas is 'because we can' and out of spite. Childish behaviour and not the behaviour of a country that wants to be taken seriously on the world stage.

Visa procedures dont check whether u are a sportsperson or celebrity or some big name. Process is same for all. The only exception are politcal heads who have diplomatic visa

There is a reason Shahrukh Khan gets repeatedly strip searched at US airports - even though he is such a massive celebrity

 

[NishanKonar]

If these 4 guys have been actually denied visa - then very little chance they will ever get visa ever in future

So if 1 month from now if u see them playing in World T20 then obviously they are lying. No visa denial gets overturned so easily

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Seems like you are admitting BCCI had a part to play in this saga. Usually Indians pretend it is government policy and unrelated to BCCI. Your honesty is refreshing.

Now we must understand why BCCI is getting involved in visa process.

 

[Vikram1989]

If these 4 guys have been actually denied visa - then very little chance they will ever get visa ever in future

So if 1 month from now if u see them playing in World T20 then obviously they are lying. No visa denial gets overturned so easily

If he have an visa interview today, how he was denied on yesterday itself. For Indian visa, every one has to attend in person. So that guy never attended but lied shamelessly.

 

[NishanKonar]

If he have an visa interview today, how he was denied on yesterday itself. For Indian visa, every one has to attend in person. So that guy never attended but lied shamelessly.

Exactly he just pulled a cheap stunt to gain fame. To be fair that was the only way for him to become famous - given he is a useless cricketer anyways

 

[Rajdeep]

Seems like you are admitting BCCI had a part to play in this saga. Usually Indians pretend it is government policy and unrelated to BCCI. Your honesty is refreshing.

Now we must understand why BCCI is getting involved in visa process.

Seems like your comprehension skills taking a nose dive day by day. Why would BCCI have any involvement in Visa process? However, since this is related to cricket and Ali Khan is a cricketer, BCCI which is Indian Cricket Board can always ask him to apologize for misguiding public like you who is just waiting for any opportunity to defame India.

 

[BouncerGuy]

PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC

 

[Babeikh]

Visa procedures dont check whether u are a sportsperson or celebrity or some big name. Process is same for all. The only exception are politcal heads who have diplomatic visa

There is a reason Shahrukh Khan gets repeatedly strip searched at US airports - even though he is such a massive celebrity

Visa procedures don't check why you are coming to a country, that's a new one

 

[NishanKonar]

Visa procedures don't check why you are coming to a country, that's a new one

They check why u are coming but they dont change process bcoz of that

There is no special consideration to sports people

 

[Devadwal]

They check why u are coming but they dont change process bcoz of that

There is no special consideration to sports people

Certainly not with Pakistani or Pakistan origin people's.

 

[hur rizvi]

If Azhar had dual citizenship - then he had to apply via Pakistan passport. If he had given up his Pakistani passport and only kept his British passport - then obviously it was British passport

Now whether Azhar had 2 passports or 1 - that I have no idea

Its simple. If u are Pakistani citizen with dual nationality then u have to apply only with Pakistani passport

99.9% Pakistani expats don’t give up on Pakistani citizenship. It’s a good perk to have. I am not sure why Azhar would have given up Pakistani citizenship

 

[NishanKonar]

99.9% Pakistani expats don’t give up on Pakistani citizenship. It’s a good perk to have. I am not sure why Azhar would have given up Pakistani citizenship

I never said Azhar gave up his Pakistani passport

I said if Azhar had both British & Pakistani passport - he had to apply only via Pakistan passport for India visa. He was however a British citizen at that point & registered with ECB - so effectively a England qualified player in IPL

Same for Usman Khwaja & Imran Tahir bcoz they were Pakistani dual citizens

 

[Vikram1989]

99.9% Pakistani expats don’t give up on Pakistani citizenship. It’s a good perk to have. I am not sure why Azhar would have given up Pakistani citizenship

Am guessing 2 reasons.
As per reports,He came with British passport.so at that time india may have allowed other than pak passports for pak citizens. later they may have changed it and started allowing only pak passports.
Second one is money.Azhar may have thought he can land a very good 3 year deal.i remember AB smoking him and ending his hopes.

 

[cricketjoshila]

If these 4 guys have been actually denied visa - then very little chance they will ever get visa ever in future

So if 1 month from now if u see them playing in World T20 then obviously they are lying. No visa denial gets overturned so easily

Pakistani origin visas get delayed but denial is rare when proper procedures are followed and some organisation like BCCI is facilitating this,

Otherwise its denied due to no security clearance, if it’s the latter one then these guys will never get a an Indian visa

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

Shameful. Why are they allowed to host a tournament? Kholi UK residency should be revoked if India are going to pull off such shenanigans.

 

[hur rizvi]

Am guessing 2 reasons.
As per reports,He came with British passport.so at that time india may have allowed other than pak passports for pak citizens. later they may have changed it and started allowing only pak passports.
Second one is money.Azhar may have thought he can land a very good 3 year deal.i remember AB smoking him and ending his hopes.

I don’t think Azhar gave up his Pakistan passport. He might have played in IPL on Pakistani passport

Imran Tahir also holds Dual citizenship as does Sikandar raza both of whom have played IPL

 

[cricketjoshila]

I don’t think Azhar gave up his Pakistan passport. He might have played in IPL on Pakistani passport

Imran Tahir also holds Dual citizenship as does Sikandar raza both of whom have played IPL

They all would have applied visa informing about holding another passport and gone through a detailed security screening process like any Pakistani and mot got a easy visa like a any other saffer or brit

 

[NishanKonar]

Btw today US govt stopped visa applications from 75 countries. The list includes both Pakistan & Bangladesh

 

[Fenrir]

There are six countries which have Pakistan origin players.They should refuse to play in India if India doesn’t issue visas to their players.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Btw today US govt stopped visa applications from 75 countries. The list includes both Pakistan & Bangladesh

You hardly see any replies because it’s hard to digest for their software

 

[sweep_shot]

There are six countries which have Pakistan origin players.They should refuse to play in India if India doesn’t issue visas to their players.

I read online that Sikandar Raza was also having issues with visa.

Zimbabwe should boycott if Sikandar cannot come.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

England have had a setback in their preparations for the T20 World Cup next month with the Indian government yet to issue visas to the spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed. The delay means that both players, who have Pakistani heritage, are unlikely to travel with the rest of the squad this weekend for six warm-up matches against Sri Lanka, and it is unclear when they will join their teammates.

The visa delays have not come as a surprise to the England and Wales Cricket Board, which has become accustomed to the Indian government’s bureaucratic approach in recent years due to their worsening diplomatic and political relations with Pakistan.

Shoaib Bashir missed the first Test of England’s series in India two years ago, as he had to fly back to London to complete the visa application process, while Saqib Mahmood has had issues in the past.
The ECB is understood to have received assurances from the Indian government that it has no objection to both players’ applications, but the timing is uncertain and it has engaged help from the UK government in an attempt to expedite the process. Rashid is in South Africa playing in the SA20 T20 competition, while Ahmed is in Australia for the Big Bash, and it is hoped they will be able to fly from there straight to Sri Lanka or India.

The ECB is confident that the visas will be issued in time for Rashid and Ahmed to play in the World Cup, with England’s campaign beginning against Nepal in Mumbai on 8 February, but their preparation has been affected before a tournament they will start under considerable pressure after their 4-1 Ashes defeat.


Shoaib Bashir missed England’s first Test against India two years ago due to a visa delay. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images
Brendon McCullum, the head coach, will want to reach the semi-finals at least to ease fears over his own position after England crashed out of the Champions Trophy without winning a game last year in his only previous tournament in charge of the white-ball team; the captain, Harry Brook, will face intense scrutiny following the revelation last week that he was fined £30,000 by the ECB for a nightclub altercation with a bouncer the night before a one-day international in New Zealand in October.

While finishing in the top two in a group completed by West Indies, Bangladesh and Italy should not be beyond England, the Super Eight stage will be far more competitive.

England play three one-day internationals and three T20s in Sri Lanka beginning on 22 January, and Brook may have limited spin options at his disposal. Liam Dawson is the only other specialist spinner in the squad, and Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell may be required to do more bowling than expected if the absent duo do not arrive in time to play in the matches.

England’s T20 World Cup plans hit by Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed visa delays

England have had a setback in their preparations for the T20 World Cup next month with the Indian government yet to issue visas to the spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed

www.theguardian.com

More dramabazi from Indians and it looks like it has had an impact on England preperations.

 

[Rana]

Let’s see Kier Starmer move into action now like he did for the Macabi Tel Aviv

 

[Major]

Love it, no olympic bids for land of shiit

 

[sweep_shot]

Love it, no olympic bids for land of shiit

It would be a disgrace if India get to host Olympics. I hope not.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

What kind of World Cup is this? Squads can only be named in a short time before the tournament, but this timing doesn't fit with the Indian bureaucracy's processing of visas.

Do they want teams named one year in advance

 

[sweep_shot]

What kind of World Cup is this? Squads can only be named in a short time before the tournament, but this timing doesn't fit with the Indian bureaucracy's processing of visas.

Do they want teams named one year in advance

It should be called SANGHI T20 cup.

I refuse to call this farce a world cup.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Great news for both , a few extra days in Dubai instead of India .