India, Jan. 15 -- England's preparations for the T20 World Cup have hit an early hurdle, as bowlers Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed face visa delays, following similar issues for four USA players. The delay for the two players, both of Pakistani heritage, suggests they are unlikely to join the rest of the England squad this weekend for the six warm-up games against Sri Lanka. It remains unclear when they will be able to link up with their teammates.

Earlier this week, four USA squad members of Pakistani origin - Ali Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin, and Ehsan Adil - encountered similar visa issues, as they continue to wait for clearance to travel to India for the World Cup.

The visa delays, however, did not come as a surprise to the E...