Pakistan’s uncertain stance on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 deepened on Saturday after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) abruptly cancelled the unveiling of the national team’s World Cup jersey, citing “unavoidable circumstances.” The kit launch was scheduled after the toss of the second T20I against Australia but was shelved amid the absence of formal clearance from the Foreign Office. Sources say the PCB is reluctant to take even symbolic steps that could signal confirmed participation before an official government decision, expected on Monday. Despite the uncertainty, PTI reported that the PCB has already scheduled the World Cup squad to depart for Colombo on February 2, effectively ruling out a boycott. Pakistan’s entire tournament schedule, including a potential final, is set in Sri Lanka under the ICC’s neutral venue agreement.
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Uncertainty Grows as PCB Cancels Jersey Launch
