Overview
- Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed have yet to receive Indian visas, leaving them unlikely to depart for England’s white-ball series in Sri Lanka starting January 22.
- The ECB is in contact with the Indian government, the BCCI and the ICC to resolve the applications as quickly as possible.
- Reports indicate no formal objection from India to issuing visas, with cautious optimism the pair could reach India in time for England’s February 8 opener against Nepal in Mumbai.
- Coverage says the ECB has also sought assistance from the UK government, while the players remain with SA20 and BBL teams until clearance.
- Similar delays previously affected Shoaib Bashir and Saqib Mahmood, underscoring a recurring issue for England players of Pakistani heritage traveling to India.