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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 USA vs India: Feb 7 Mumbai opener, Group A
- 2🏆 Khan key pacer for USA's WC campaign
- 3💡 Pakistan origin fuels India visa speculation
- 4🔮 Resolution critical for USA's India challenge
"Pakistan-origin fast bowler makes claim in Instagram story"
Pakistan-origin USA speedster Ali Khan has dropped a bombshell, claiming he's been denied an Indian visa ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup opener. The USA face India in Mumbai on February 7, but Khan, currently at a training camp in Colombo, says he's stuck.
The fast bowler, born and raised in Pakistan, posted the claim on his Instagram story without further details. USA's Group A campaign kicks off against the Men in Blue at Wankhede, a high-stakes India-Pak angle despite his adopted nation's colors. ESPNcricinfo has reached out for clarity.
Visa Drama Rocks T20 World Cup Build-Up
Khan's absence would hurt USA's pace attack in their dream matchup. The right-armer has been a trailblazer for American cricket, starring in qualifiers and leagues. With tensions high in India-Pakistan rivalries, this saga adds fuel—fans recall past visa hurdles for cross-border players.
As T20 World Cup 2026 hype builds, USA must scramble. Will Khan make the flight, or is this a major blow to their giant-killing hopes against a rampant India? The cricketing world watches.
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