The move comes in the aftermath of Pakistan’s decision to boycott its Group A match against India at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup on political grounds, further underlining the growing strain in cricketing ties between the two neighbours.
Earlier, the PCB had also confirmed that Pakistan would not travel to India for the tournament, citing security concerns, a stance that ultimately led the ICC to co-host the World Cup in Sri Lanka.
Last season, during PSL 2025, the Sony Sports Network had acquired the broadcasting rights for Pakistan’s premier T20 competition.
Sony had also secured media rights for several of Pakistan’s home international series, including white-ball assignments against Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, along with an all-format home series against South Africa.
According to multiple reports circulating within Pakistan’s cricketing circles, the latest decision by the Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB is being viewed as a retaliatory step amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between Pakistan and India.
As a result, Indian fans are set to miss out on watching PSL 2026 through official broadcast channels.
