Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed granted visas as ICC shuts down drama, clears 42 Pakistanis for T20 WC 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken steps to ensure smooth participation for players and officials of Pakistani descent at the T20 World Cup 2026 in India. All 42 individuals involved, including England players Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, and Saqib Mahmood, are being fast-tracked for visa clearance.

ICC Coordinates Visa Clearances Ahead of T20 World Cup

The ICC is working with Indian High Commissions to complete visa formalities for players from multiple teams ahead of the T20 World Cup. England’s squad includes players of Pakistani origin such as Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed, while the USA are represented by Ali Khan and Shayan Jahangir.

Visa arrangements have already been completed for players from the Netherlands and Canada. Applications for teams from the UAE, the USA, and other nations are still being processed. Officials are aiming to finish all remaining applications before the January 31 deadline.

The ICC has assured teams that the process is moving smoothly and that pending cases will be handled quickly. The goal is to ensure all squads can focus fully on the tournament, which is scheduled to start on February 7.

Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, and Saqib Mahmood Receive Visas for T20 World Cup 2026

PTI journalist Kushan Sarkar reported that Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, and Saqib Mahmood have received visas to take part in the T20 World Cup 2026.

“Some #ICC #T20WorldCup2026 news. England cricketers @ECB_cricket Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid and Saqib Mahmood have all received Visas for participation in #T20WC. The @ICC is coordinating and facilitating visas of all 42 players and support staff of Pakistan origin from various nations who would be in #India for tourney. #CricketTwitter,” he wrote on X.

Some #ICC #T20WorldCup2026 news.
England cricketers @ECB_cricket Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid and Saqib Mahmood have all received Visas for participation in #T20WC. The @ICC is coordinating and facilitating visas of all 42 players and support staff of Pakistan origin from various…

— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) January 18, 2026