Five teams set to include Pakistani-origin players in their squads for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 are reportedly facing difficulties obtaining Indian visas.
Sources said that Canada, Italy, Oman, the United States, and the UAE have written letters to the International Cricket Council (ICC), highlighting the problems their players are encountering.
According to sources, neither the ICC nor the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has responded to these concerns so far.
In the past, England’s team also faced delays in visa approvals for two Pakistani-origin players, Shoaib Bashir and Saqib Mahmood, causing them to miss several matches.
Despite holding British passports, players with Pakistani heritage often face visa delays due to strict Indian government policies, which can take up to 90 days.
The T20 World Cup is scheduled to officially begin on February 7, 2026, raising concerns that these visa delays may disrupt team preparations.
