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The visa issues that left star Pakistan-born batter Usman Khawaja stranded in Australia have been resolved as the star posted a touching photo of his goodbye with daughter Aisha.
Australia's No.1-ranked squad took staggered flights to the subcontinent on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, beginning in Nagpur on February 9.
Khawaja had to remain in Sydney waiting for his documentation to be approved but got his visa and passport late on Wednesday night, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
He has flown out to Bengaluru and posted a moving shot of his farewell with his daughter on Instagram, captioning it 'that goodbye hit different today' accompanied by two crying emojis and a broken-heart symbol.
The 36-year-old posted an emotional photo of his farewell with daughter Aisha
Khawaja should be able to rejoin his teammates on Friday after his documentation issue was finally resolved two days after the rest of the side flew out for the tour
The 36-year-old should be able to join the team at training on Friday.
The visa process for entry to India usually asks applicants whether they or their parents are of Pakistani origin.
Approval into India can be often be complex and time-consuming, but every other member of Australia's 18-man squad has already been granted entry.
According to the publication's report, the Indian High Commission has launched an investigation into the delay.
It is not the first time the Islamabad-born Khawaja has faced
