Visa was not rejected, then why is the American team in tension? Know which rule of India increased the heartbeats

News India Live, Digital Desk: The 2026 T20 World Cup (T20 World Cup 2026) is round the corner and India is the co-host this time. Cricket fever is rising, teams are tightening their jerseys, but in the meantime a news has created a little ‘tension’ atmosphere. We are talking about the American (USA) cricket team. The news is that some players of the American team, who are related to Pakistan (i.e. born in Pakistan or have roots there), have not yet received visas for India. Now you must be wondering did India refuse them? Is this a diplomatic move? So let us understand the truth of this whole matter with a cool mind. The truth is that this is not a ‘Rejection’, it is just a ‘Procedure’. After all, where is the catch? We call it ‘Red Tape’ in English and ‘Government Paperwork’ in easy Hindi. We all know how the relations between India and Pakistan are. India does not take any risk in terms of security. One rule of the Government of India is very clear that if a person is born in Pakistan or has Pakistani background, even if he has a passport of America or England today, his visa process takes ‘extra time’. It is not seen like an ordinary tourist. The scrutiny of their files is done in many layers (Security Checks). It is only a matter of rules, not of enmity. According to the reports coming out, the visas have not been cancelled. The process has just taken a long time. While a normal US citizen gets an e-Visa or instant approval, the file of people of ‘Pak origin’ goes through the Home Ministry and other agencies. This is indeed a bit nerve-wracking moment for the players. Imagine, the team is ready, tickets are booked, playing the World Cup is a dream, and you are waiting for your passport to be stamped. But Indian officials say this is not a case of “no visa”, it is just a part of the process. Will the World Cup be played? History has shown that such issues in sports events are often resolved in the end. Be it the Pakistani team coming to India or the foreign players of Pakistani origin. There may be delays, players’ heartbeats may increase, but usually governments find a way for big tournaments like the World Cup.