NEW DELHI, JAN6: Players holding Pakistani passports, or of Pakistani origin, are facing delays in obtaining Indian visas ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Sources divulged on Tuesday, several teams are affected by visa issues in the lead-up to the tournament. Five teams are reported to be impacted before the T20 World Cup, sources said.
Teams from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Italy, Canada and the United States are facing visa-related difficulties, according to sources.
Players with Pakistani passports, or with links to Pakistan, are encountering delays in the issuance of Indian visas, sources added. Team boards have contacted the International Cricket Council, but uncertainty remains despite ICC involvement,
In the past, there have also been instances where players did not receive Indian visas, or received them after significant delays.
