England faced something similar last year when they travelled to India for the Test series. Shoaib Bashir missed the first Test due to a visa delay.

In 2019, Mahmood himself was replaced in an England Lions squad touring India due to delays in the visa process. Though the ECB hasn't officially commented on Mahmood's situation, it is reportedly confident that he will get his visa in time to join the team.

Saqib Mahmood faces visa delays ahead of England cricket team’s white-ball tour to India, impacting his departure for a UAE training camp. Despite app

England pacer of Pakistani heritage, Saqib Mahmood, will miss the team's training camp in Abu Dhabi due to delay in getting his India visa for the limited overs tour beginning January 22, according to a report.

India's injured quick Jasprit Bumrah will miss the five-match T20 international series with England, while Mohammad Shami has returned to the squad after more than a year out with an ankle injury, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) announced on Saturday.

England fast bowler Saqib Mahmood is currently dealing with visa issues, putting his participation in the upcoming white-ball tour of India in jeopardy. The England Cricket Board (ECB) had to cancel his flight as his passport is still with the Indian Embassy. With just a week to go before the tour starts, Mahmood's status remains uncertain.

Saqib Mahmood could not travel to Abu Dhabi for the team's preparation camp ahead of the India series due to a delay in his visa. The issue is not new for England players of Pakistan heritage. Earlier,

England remain hopeful that Saqib Mahmood will join their white-ball tour of India on time after delays with his visa forced him to miss a pre-series trip to Abu Dhabi.