Two England cricketers finally get Indian visas

Two England cricketers finally get Indian visas

The Indian government has ultimately issued visas to two cricketers from England in anticipation of the T20 World Cup. Among those whose visa applications faced challenges due to their Pakistani heritage, Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid were the first to obtain their visas.


Previously, it was reported that India was postponing the issuance of visas for approximately 42 cricketers and officials from various nations because of their Pakistani background. Despite some pressure on the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding this issue, the organization confirmed its commitment to ensuring that all tournament participants receive their visas promptly.

Late last week, it was reported that the remaining members of the England team, Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid, had received their visas but were still awaiting clearance. The issuance of their visas has provided a sense of relief to the England camp. The ICC has expressed optimism that the visa processes for other players, support staff, and officials of Pakistani descent or Pakistani nationals will also be finalized within the designated timeframe.

In recent years, numerous cricketers of Pakistani descent from England and Australia have encountered delays in securing Indian visas. A recent Instagram post by US cricketer Ali Khan reignited discussions regarding his purported difficulties in obtaining an Indian visa.

India and Pakistan have historically maintained strained political and diplomatic relations. As these relations have further deteriorated, it has become increasingly challenging for Pakistani nationals or individuals of Pakistani descent to acquire Indian visas. Even the Pakistan national team experienced visa issues shortly before its tour of India for the 2023 ODI World Cup.

According to ICC sources, a total of 42 visa applications have been submitted by teams from Canada, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), England, Italy, Bangladesh, and the United States. Of these, visas for players and officials from the Netherlands and Canada have already been granted.

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