The Pakistan government announced on Sunday that it has permitted the national cricket team to take part in the Men’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026, but has prohibited the team from playing its scheduled match against India on February 15.
With just five days to go before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup begins in India and Sri Lanka, uncertainty continues to surround Pakistan’s participation in the tournament.
Pakistan produced a dominant all-round performance to hammer Australia by 90 runs in the second T20I at Lahore on Friday, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Pakistan stood firmly by Bangladesh throughout its standoff with India and the ICC over the T20 World Cup.
Sialkot Stallionz have appointed former Australia captain Tim Paine as their head coach for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 season.
Pakistan made a winning start to the T20I series against Australia with a 22-run victory in the opening match at Lahore on Wednesday night.
Bangladesh will not take part in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after refusing to play matches in India, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirming Scotland as their replacement.
Sri Lanka will deploy elite armed units to protect teams at next month's T20 World Cup, part of enhanced security measures with a special emphasis on matches between perennial rivals India and Pakistan, officials have told AFP.
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has officially been appointed head coach of the Hyderabad franchise ahead of the landmark 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which is scheduled to begin on March 26.
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has criticised the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland at the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, raising concerns over fairness and consistency.
The ICC has found itself in further uncertainty over Pakistan following Bangladesh’s exclusion, with the participation of the former T20 World Cup champions now emerging as a major question. Pakistan is expected to clarify its position on the issue in the coming days.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has ready to unveil the Pakistan national team’s jersey for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, even as it continues to weigh symbolic and strategic options to show solidarity with Bangladesh over the ongoing World Cup controversy.