Pakistan’s kit unveiling ceremony for T20 World Cup 2026 during PAK vs AUS 2nd T20I cancelled; Know why

Pakistan are placed in Group A in ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Pakistan Cricket Team’s participation in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is doubtful due to the ongoing controversy regarding Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament. Refusing Bangladesh’s demand to relocate their matches to Sri Lanka in the tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) replaced them with Scotland in Group C.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), who supported Bangladesh’s demand to shift their games, were not satisfied with ICC’s decision. PCB blamed ICC for having double standards by recalling that they agreed to a similar demand of India during ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

India did not travel to Pakistan in the tournament and all of their matches were scheduled in Dubai. However, ICC did not agree to any last-minute changes in Bangladesh’s schedule in T20 World Cup and maintained that their players do not have any security issues in India.

Unsatisfied with ICC’s move, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi has also threatened to boycott T20 World Cup 2026. The PCB is having a conversation with Pakistan government over the matter. Reports have also claimed that Pakistan might boycott their match against India as a mark of protest.

PAK vs AUS: Pakistan’s jersey unveiling ceremony gets cancelled

Notably, Pakistan Cricket Team were scheduled to reveal their jerseys for the T20 World Cup 2026 after the toss of the ongoing PAK vs AUS 2nd T20I. The encounter got underway on January 31 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. However, the ceremony was cancelled at the last moment.

According to a report by ASports, the unveiling ceremony was called off due to unavoidable reasons. The report further claimed that uncertainty over Pakistan’s participation in T20 World Cup could also be the reason behind the sudden cancellation. A final decision on Pakistan’s participation is now expected by Monday, after a meeting between the Pakistan government and PCB.

Notably, Pakistan have already announced their squad for T20 World Cup 2026. According to earlier reports by Geo TV, the team is scheduled to depart for Sri Lanka on February 2 as per the current plan. The Men-in-Green will play all of their matches in Sri Lanka.

Pakistan squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Salman Ali Agha (C), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk) and Usman Tariq.

Pakistan’s schedule in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026:

February 7 – Pakistan vs Netherlands, ColomboFebruary 10 – Pakistan vs USA, ColomboFebruary 15 – India vs Pakistan, ColomboFebruary 18 – Pakistan vs Namibia, Colombo

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