Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Participation in Doubt
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is thinking about protesting because Bangladesh was kicked out of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Bangladesh didn't want to go to India for the tournament, so the International Cricket Council (ICC) replaced them with Scotland.
The PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is talking to the Pakistani government to decide if they should protest.
Some former players and administrators are worried about this plan.
The PCB might also forfeit their match against India if they win their first two games.
Meanwhile, Australia arrived in Pakistan for a three-match T20I series without some of their star players.
The decision on Pakistan's participation in the T20 World Cup will be made by the end of January or the beginning of February.
Pakistan's participation in the T20 World Cup is uncertain due to their protest against ICC's decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is consulting with the government for a decision by January 30 or February 2.
The PCB may forfeit their match against India if they win their first two games.
Former players and ex-PCB administrators have expressed concern over the protest plan.
Australia arrived in Pakistan for a three-match T20I series without some of their experienced players.
- Who
- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and former Pakistani cricket administrators and players
- What
- Consideration of protesting Bangladesh's ouster from T20 World Cup 2026 and potential forfeit of match against India
- When
- Decision expected by Friday (January 30) or Monday (February 2); potential forfeit decision by February 15
- Where
- Pakistan and India
- Why
- In support of Bangladesh, who were ousted for refusing to travel to India for the tournament, and to protest ICC's decision
PCB's Stance
Critics' View
Protest Against ICC
PCB's Stance
PCB is considering protesting Bangladesh's removal from T20 World Cup 2026 and may forfeit their match against India if they win their first two games.
Critics' View
Critics argue that PCB has no grounds to protest and that this action will hurt Pakistan cricket in the long run.
- Event
- Pakistan's participation in T20 World Cup uncertain
- Reason for Uncertainty
- Pakistan protesting ICC's decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland
- ICC's Action
- ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland after Bangladesh refused to travel to India
- PCB's Stance
- PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to consult with government for a decision
- Decision Timeline
- Decision expected by Friday (January 30) or Monday (February 2)
- Opposition
- Former players and ex-PCB administrators expressed concern over the protest plan
- Potential Forfeit
- PCB may forfeit their match against India if they win their first two games
- Australia's Squad
- Australia arrived in Pakistan for a three-match T20I series without some of their experienced players
Sources
‘Bad For Our Cricket’: Pakistan Greats Reject PCB’s T20 World Cup 2026 Protest Plan
Why Pakistan’s T20 World Cup boycott threat could cost PCB Rs 317 crore and benefit Bangladesh
PCB's Possible Dirty Tactic Against ICC Exposed; Pakistan Win 1st Two T20 WC Games, Then Forfeit India Match
Pakistan's ICC T20 World Cup Boycott Noise is Just a Smokescreen to Hide Their Cricketing Decline
Pakistan warned against ‘spoiling relations with ICC’ amid T20 World Cup boycott talks
Tamim Iqbal Brands Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh Return An 'Eyewash' Post ICC T20 World Cup Boycott
Australia arrive in Pakistan for 3-match T20I series
Australia arrive in Pakistan for three-match T20I series ahead of T20 World Cup
Bangladesh shooters to travel to India for Asian C’ships, confirms NRAI
Bangladesh allows shooters to travel to India for Asian Championships
After cricket controversy, Bangladesh shooting team gets go-ahead for India tour - Telegraph India
Days after saying India unsafe for cricketers, Bangladesh clears shooters trip to Delhi
Pakistan booked to fly to Colombo amid T20 World Cup uncertainty: Report
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Participation Confirmed? 'Team Booked To Fly Out To Colombo..'
