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USA pacer Ali Khan posts cryptic message amid World Cup visa row

USA pacer Ali Khan has shared a meaningful video message on social media handle ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to begin on 7 February in India and Sri Lanka.

The right-arm pacer who hails from Punjab, Pakistan, has played 15 ODIs and 18 T20Is for the USA. Although, USA is yet to announce the squad for mega event, the pacer is set to be included in the team.

The 35-year-old Ali has shared a message on his Instagram account, raising questions over his participation in the World Cup.

“Indian visa denied, but KFC for the win,” he wrote.

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This comes after the reports that cricketers of Pakistan origin or holding green passports could face significant hurdles in securing visas to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Earlier, the sources had told that several associate nation teams, including Italy, Oman, UAE, Canada, and the USA, have players of Pakistani descent or dual nationality, and these players are reportedly encountering difficulties in the visa application process for travel to India.

The sources privy to the matter have revealed that the cricket boards of these five nations have formally approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) for guidance, but have received neither a response nor any assurance from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Historically, cricketers of Pakistani origin have encountered similar visa challenges, adding to the apprehension ahead of the 2026 tournament.

With the tournament just weeks away, uncertainty remains over whether these players will be able to participate in matches held in India.

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USA cricketer makes massive claim about future game against Pakistan

The United States of America (USA) pacer Ali Khan made massive claim while recalling his side’s astonishing victory over Pakistan in this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Former champions Pakistan had a disastrous start to their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign as they endured a shock loss against the USA in the Super Over as they failed to chase down the 19-run target.

Senior pacer Mohammad Amir bowled the Super Over for Pakistan and conceded 18 runs. In response, the Green Shirts only managed 13/1.

Ali Khan, who picked one wicket for 30 runs in the aforementioned fixture, in an interview with a local sports news outlet, asserted that the USA could stun the 2009 champions again if given another chance to square off against Pakistan.

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Ali Khan expressed his confidence in his team’s abilities and went on to claim that the USA, at their full potential, can beat any team in the world.

“We are capable enough of beating them (Pakistan) again. No disrespect to them, but I think we are a really good side, if we have a full-strength squad we can beat any team on our day, not just Pakistan but it will be a great game of we play them again,” Ali said.

Ali Khan further shared that the USA were not under pressure against Babar Azam-led Pakistan, continuing that the home side outclassed the Green Shirts in all departments including fitness.

“We weren’t under pressure, they were. We knew we were capable of beating them,” Khan said.

“We beat Pakistan in all four departments, including fitness,” he concluded.

Remember, following the shock loss against the USA, Pakistan succumbed to an agonizing six-run defeat against arch-rivals India.

The back-to-back defeats eventually restricted the former champions to reach the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup for the first time since the tournament’s inception.

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‘They took us lightly’ Ali Khan reflects on USA’s T20 World Cup win over Pakistan

The United States of America (USA) pace bowler Ali Khan has reflected on his side’s stunning victory over Pakistan during the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, questioning the batting intent of the Green Shirts.

Former champions Pakistan had a disastrous start to their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign as they endured a shock loss against the USA in the Super Over as they failed to chase down the 19-run target.

Senior pacer Mohammad Amir bowled the Super Over for Pakistan and conceded 18 runs. In response, the Green Shirts only managed 13/1.

Ali Khan, who picked one wicket for 30 runs against Pakistan, stated that the USA team had more self-belief, which led to the famous victory.

“Our belief was bigger than them. I think Pakistan took us lightly. It was their first game, and they hadn’t played on that ground before while we’ve played there often,” Khan said while talking on a YouTube channel.

The pacer also criticized Pakistan’s batting approach and raised questions over their intent, especially in the powerplay.

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“We were used to the conditions. When they started batting, we didn’t see intent from them, and they batted very slowly in the powerplay. Yes, Rizwan got out early but we didn’t see much intent after that. Fakhar Zaman hit a six and showed some intent but luckily I got him out. Pakistan didn’t play attacking cricket there and went into their shell,” he added.

Following the defeat against USA, Pakistan succumbed to a frustrating six-run defeat against arch-rivals India.

The back-to-back defeats put Pakistan on the verge of an early exit from the tournament. The former champions got on the winning track when they registered a hard-fought seven-wicket victory over Canada to keep Super Eights hopes alive.

However, USA’s match against Ireland was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain in Florida, resulting in Pakistan getting knocked out of the tournament as USA progressed from Group A along with India.

Pakistan then edged past Ireland in another stiff challenge to bow out of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a win.

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USA’s Ali Khan sends warning after Bangladesh series win

HOUSTON: The United States of America (USA) pacer Ali Khan stated that his team will “eat whoever comes in their way” in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

The USA shocked the world when they beat a balanced Bangladesh side in the first two T20Is of the ongoing three-match series a few days before the commencement of this year’s mega event.

Bangladesh needed 12 runs in the final over of the second T20I to keep the series alive but Ali Khan displayed nerves of steel and steered the hosts to a historic victory.

Speaking to the media after the victory, Ali stated that the team is hungry. He also termed the USA a balanced side, asserting it can make a difference at the T20 World Cup 2024.

“We are hungry, we’re just hungry. And we’re gonna try to eat whoever comes in our way. Especially, this is the time where we can make some changes and try to adjust what we can small little things,” Ali said after the match.

“But I think the team looks really balanced. All the guys are hungry, as I said, and we are really looking forward to the World Cup, and I’m sure USA will be there to do an upset.”

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He dismissed the notion that the USA’s victory against Bangladesh was a fluke by reiterating their back-to-back victories over the Asian side.

“It’s massive because as I said, we need to put USA out there on the world cricket map, and this is a pure example. It’s not just that we earned it,” said Ali.

“Sometimes you get a win against a big side, they say, Oh, it’s a fluke. But beating them twice, back-to-back, winning the series, it’s not a fluke and that means we have talent, we have skills, and we have the ability if we have given the opportunities.”

For the unversed, co-host USA are placed in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 alongside Pakistan, India, Canada and Ireland.

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