There is a smell of introducing a political angle in the organization of T20 World Cup 2026. Earlier Bangladesh had refused to send its team to India citing security reasons, whereas India has been hosting international tournaments in the past also without any problem. Now the news is that India has refused to give visa to 4 American cricketers of Pakistani origin.

Has India canceled the visa?

Actually, this controversy started when Ali Khan, an American cricketer of Pakistani origin, claimed in a social media post that India had refused to grant visas to four American players of Pakistani origin, including him. Has India taken this decision keeping in mind the political viewpoint? This is not true, because according to a media report, an official associated with the visa process said that the visas have not been cancelled, but additional information was sought about these four players.

Additional information was sought

According to a report in Cricbuzz, all four cricketers had got an appointment at the Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka on January 13 and had completed all the paperwork prescribed by the ICC. During the meeting at the Indian Embassy, ​​he was told that his visa process could not be completed at present.

It was further told in the same report that the same evening a call was received from the Indian Embassy to the American management. It was told that some information has been received, while additional information is awaited from the Ministry of External Affairs. Once this process is complete, all four players will be contacted.

This is the process for cricketers of Pakistani origin.

The process of granting visas to Pakistani players involves additional administrative procedures, regardless of their citizenship. Usman Khawaja, Moeen Ali and Shoaib Bashir, all of them are cricketers of Pakistani origin and whenever they visit India, they have to go through a similar visa process.

As far as the four American cricketers are concerned, sources said that the visa applications have not been canceled and are fully active and under consideration.

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India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the T20 World Cup 2026 next year, in which the US cricket team will also participate. Everything is not going well for the American team in recent times, meanwhile team player Akhilesh Reddy has been suspended by ICC. The ICC has banned the 25-year-old off-spinner from playing with immediate effect.

The ICC said in its statement, “The International Cricket Council, on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board, has charged American cricketer Akhilesh Reddy with three violations of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. These charges are related to the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 2025 tournament in the United Arab Emirates. As the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO) for the event, the ICC has made these charges on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board.”

These are the allegations

Article 2.1.1- Attempt to fix, fabricate, or unfairly influence the outcome, progress, conduct, or any other aspect of matches at the Abu Dhabi T10 2025, or be part of any agreement or attempt to influence unfairly.

Article 2.1.4- Persuade, incite, entice, instruct, coax, encourage, or knowingly assist (or attempt to do so) another player to breach Article 2.1.1 during one or more matches at the Abu Dhabi T10 2025.

Article 2.4.7- Hindering a DACO investigation by deleting data and messages from a mobile device that may be relevant to the investigation.

The ICC further said in its statement, “Akhilesh Reddy has been immediately suspended from all cricket and has 14 days from 21 November 2025 to respond to the allegations. The ICC will not make any further comment until the disciplinary process is over.”

Akhilesh Reddy has played 4 international matches

25-year-old Akhilesh Reddy has played 4 International T20 matches for the US cricket team, although he could not leave much of an impact in them. Akhilesh has taken only 1 wicket in 4 T20 matches.

The teams from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are playing in the Super-4 of Asia Cup 2025. The tournament is now reaching its last stop. In this edition, the Pakistan cricket team was in the discussion due to controversies. After the group stage match against India, complaining to the match referee and the umpire to the ICC, then to get 1 hour late in the match against the UAE cricket team. Complain against India in the Super-4 match, then complaining against the umpire. Meanwhile, the ICC has suspended a cricket board, but it is not Pakistan.

ICC suspends USA cricket board

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended the members of the USA Cricket Board with immediate effect. During the virtual board meeting held on Tuesday, September 23, the board has taken this big decision. However, even after this, the USA cricket team will be able to participate in the T20 World Cup next year.

In the T20 World Cup 2024, the USA cricket team made a big upset, the team defeated Pakistan by 5 runs in the super over. The USA team was much smaller than Pakistan, despite they affected everyone by winning this match.

Why did ICC suspend USA Cricket Board?

According to reports, the ICC has taken this action after repeatedly violating its obligations as an ICC member. However, the board has given permission that the USA cricket team will be able to participate in their tournament. According to the reports, the ICC was receiving complaints against this board for some time. This was the first time when the ICC sent a notice to the USA Cricket Board in the annual conference held in Sri Lanka last year.

This year there was a meeting in Singapore, in which the ICC gave this board 3 months to prepare a systematic structure. This will not affect the cricket tournament to be held in Los Angeles Olympics 2028.

Quoting the USA Cricket Board Chairman Venu Pissu, ESPN Cricinfo said in its report that the ICC has not yet contacted him regarding suspension. It is believed that due to being the host, the USA cricket team will participate in the 2028 Olympic Games.

Understand the whole matter

USA Cricket Board Chairman Venu Pisike opposed the instructions of both ICC and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, which demanded a change in leadership. After which a notice was sent to the board in July last year. The ICC had given time to the board to improve within 1 year, but nothing happened after the time was over. In the meeting held on July 19 before this action, the ICC gave 3 months more time, but still the USA board remained focused on its arbitrariness. Now the ICC suspended the USA Cricket Board taking big action.

The International Cricket Council has suspended the USA Cricket Board. This decision has indicated a major change in the United States of Cricket. This decision has been taken at the ICC’s virtual board meeting on Tuesday. Despite the suspension of the board, the USA cricket team will be a part of the 2026 T20 World Cup, which is to be played in India and Sri Lanka next year.

The ICC had many complaints related to American cricket. The issue came into the discussion when the ICC sent a notice to the USA Cricket Board in the annual conference held in Sri Lanka last year. At the same time, the annual conference took place in Singapore this year, in which USA cricket was given 3 months to prepare a systematic structure. For several weeks, the ICC was constantly warned to the USA Cricket Board and its chairman Venu Pisike that fair procedures should be implemented to bring transparent governance.

Just before the election in the USA Cricket Board, there were cases of improper selection of candidates inside the board and manipulating the process according to the needs of some special persons. According to ESPN Cricinfo, USA Cricket Board Chairman Venu Pisike said that the ICC has not yet contacted him regarding suspension.

This suspension will not have any effect on playing cricket in Los Angeles Olympics 2028. Let us tell you that due to the host, the USA cricket team can be one of the 6 teams that will participate in the 2028 Olympic Games.

Even the USA Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) supported changes in the USA Cricket Board. ICC and UsopC are unanimous on this matter, but even after continuous efforts, the Board Venu Pisike is not ready to step down. It is also believed that Pisike asked other members as well as other members not to quit their post.

Usa Cricket Board Suspension: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has adopted a very strict attitude towards the USA Cricket Board (USAC). The ICC sent a 12 -month governance notice to the USA Cricket Board, which is ending next month. It is reported that either the Cricket Board of the United States makes significant changes in its leadership or the board can be suspended. On this, a big decision can be taken in the ICC annual meeting next month.

Notice was sent to USAC in July just after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup last year. The ICC was established the generalization committee last year to monitor compliance and reforms. The International Cricket Council formed this committee by citing administrative disability behind this.

According to the Times of India, a team of ICC reached Los Angeles this month, where it had a meeting with the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. In this meeting, some high officials of that generalization committee and USAC were also present. According to the report, a big official said that despite the continuous warnings, there has not been much change in the circumstances. It is being told that the ICC has made it clear that after the return of cricket, especially in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, the necessary changes in the leadership have no longer the issue of debate.

The ICC team urged some USAC officials to step down. Some officers are ready to resign, but are not ready to do something at all. A source quoted by the Times of India said that the USAC has not taken any decision on this matter yet. According to the news, many USAC officials can submit their resignations in the coming days. Also, let us tell that ICC has not released any official statement in this context.

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