New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Four US cricketers of Pakistani origin are awaiting visa clearance to travel to India for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, according to Cricbuzz. The players are Ali Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin and Ehsan Adil.

The issue drew wider attention after Ali Khan posted an Instagram story. He reportedly mentioned that his visa had been "denied". The Instagram Story is no longer available.

Ali Khan was once a part of Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. He seems to be a favourite of the KKR management. He currently plays for both the Trinbago Knight Riders and the Los Angeles Knight Riders.

The four players are currently in Sri Lanka with the USA squad as part of their final preparation for th...