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When Sport Becomes a Visa Test: Global Cricket Politics of Belonging

Ali Khan’s visa case and the Usman Khawaja backlash reveal how identity, visas, and politics are reshaping global cricket. Visa politics overshadow the 2026 T20 World Cup as Pakistani-origin USA players, including Ali Khan, face Indian visa barriers.

Visa restrictions affecting international cricketers ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Where Pakistan’s Counter-Argument Must Be Honest

That said, invoking history does not absolve Pakistan’s current system. Critics within Pakistan raise legitimate concerns about access and transparency:

• Persistent underrepresentation of players from Balochistan and interior Sindh
• Inconsistent opportunities for performers like Haseebullah Khan
• Opaque selection pathways where networks often outweigh performance

These are governance failures, not religious filters. Conflating them weakens the case for reform and allows external actors to moralize selectively.

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