, Jan. 13 -- USA fast bowler Ali Khan has revealed that his visa application for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India has been denied, casting doubt on his participation less than a month before the tournament begins.

The Pakistan-born cricketer broke the news on Monday via an Instagram story, sharing a photo with the caption, "India visa denied but KFC for the win".

The denial serves as a significant blow to the USA team's preparations. The squad's Group A itinerary is heavily based in India, with a marquee matchup against the hosts scheduled for February 7 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, followed by fixtures in Chennai against the Netherlands and Namibia.

Losing a frontline seamer this close to the event could force the manag...