Pakistan Casts Doubt Over T20 World Cup Participation
Pakistan’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been thrown into doubt after recent developments surrounding the tournament. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi said a final decision on whether the national team will take part has not yet been taken.
Government To Take Final Call
Naqvi said the matter will be placed before the federal government, making it clear that the PCB will act in line with official directions from Islamabad. He indicated that participation in the tournament involves broader considerations beyond cricket and requires government clearance before confirmation.
Tournament Context
The uncertainty follows changes in the tournament lineup after Bangladesh was removed from the competition. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with Pakistan’s matches allocated outside India. No timeline has been announced for a final decision, and the ICC has not commented on Pakistan’s status so far.
