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Saqib Mahmood Faces Visa Issues Yet To Get Visa For India Tour INDvsENG 2025

England pacer Saqib Mahmood's participation in the T20I series against India is uncertain due to a visa delay.

Saqib Mahmood Faces Visa Issues Yet To Get Visa For India Tour INDvsENG 2025

Posted - 2025-01-14T18:26:36+06:00

Updated - 2025-01-14T18:26:36+06:00

England national crcket team fast bowler Saqib Mahmood is facing significant visa issues just days before England’s highly anticipated white-ball series against India. Mahmood, who was scheduled to join England's training camp in Abu Dhabi, has been forced to stay back in England due to a delay in securing his visa, leaving his participation in the T20I series in doubt.

The series, which kicks off on January 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is crucial for both teams, and Mahmood was expected to be a key part of England’s pace attack alongside Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, and Brydon Carse. 

However, Mahmood's passport, submitted as part of the visa application process, has not been returned in time, preventing him from traveling to Abu Dhabi for the camp overseen by bowling consultant James Anderson.

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This delay isn't the first for Mahmood, who has previously faced similar issues due to his Pakistani heritage. In 2019, he was unable to join the England Lions tour to India due to visa complications, and last year, Lancashire had to replace him for their India tour due to the same problem.

England spinner Shoaib Bashir faced a similar delay during the Test series against India in early 2024, highlighting an ongoing challenge for players of Pakistani descent in obtaining Indian visas.

While Mahmood's situation remains uncertain, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is hopeful that the pacer will receive his visa in time to join the squad before their departure to Kolkata. Notably, two other Pakistan-origin players, Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed, have already received their visas and are expected to travel without any issues.

Despite the setback, Mahmood remains a key figure in England’s plans for the series, which includes five T20Is and three ODIs against India, as well as England's squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Mahmood’s ability to swing the ball and his impressive pace could make a big difference for England, provided he is able to join his teammates in time.

As the cricketing world waits to see if the visa issue will be resolved, fans and team management alike are hopeful that Mahmood will soon be back in action, bolstering England's bowling attack as they prepare for a challenging series on Indian soil.

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