Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, Updates: PCB likely to fly to Sri Lanka but no confirmation on Friday

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Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, Updates: Mohsin Naqvi had claimed a decision would be made on Pakistan's participation at the World Cup by Friday or Monday but it hasn't been announced yet.

10:44 AM IST, Jan 30BCCI, PCB and ICC have an agreement!

9:49 AM IST, Jan 30BCCI vice-president slams Pakistan!

9:04 AM IST, Jan 30PCB boycott could force lawsuit

8:14 AM IST, Jan 30Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Rashid Latif says India boycott on the table

7:30 AM IST, Jan 30Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Irfan Pathan calls out Pakistan's nonsense

6:44 AM IST, Jan 30Sri Lanka's security preparations for IND-PAK headliner

5:56 AM IST, Jan 30PCB hammered for flipping back-and-forth

4:38 AM IST, Jan 30The consequences PCB might have to face for any choices

3:34 AM IST, Jan 30Details from Naqvi's meeting with Sharif

2:56 AM IST, Jan 30Mohsin Naqvi's announced D-Day arrives

2:19 AM IST, Jan 30Hello and welcome

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, Updates: Talks of boycotting the World Cup have steadily faded away over the week as Pakistan stepped up preparations and even booked their tickets to Colombo for the week before the T20 World Cup. Despite their stance of solidarity with Bangladesh following the Tigers' step back from the T20 World Cup, chances are slim that Pakistan will shut the door entirely – but the decision being made today, and the statement that will follow it, will remain a significant one....Read More

After the Mustafizur Rahman situation triggered a war between the BCCI and the BCB that had to be taken to the ICC and was settled in a manner that gave Bangladesh a play-our-way or don't-play-at-all ultimatum, the ball is in Pakistan's court. But with just about a week to go to the tournament, this could throw a real wrench into the plans of organisers and hosts right on the event's eve.

Follow all the updates here:

Jan 30, 2026 8:40:17 PM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Details of Naqvi's previous meeting with PM

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: According to a report by news agency PTI, Naqvi made it clear to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif that his primary focus was protecting the future of Pakistan cricket while ensuring stable ties with the ICC and its member boards.

“When PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, he clearly conveyed that all options under consideration must ensure a stable and prosperous future for Pakistan cricket and preserve good relations with the ICC and member boards,” an insider said.

Jan 30, 2026 7:27:15 PM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates - Pakistan squad

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates - Pakistan squad: 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, Usman Tariq.

Jan 30, 2026 6:20:49 PM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Pakistan already announced squad!

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Pakistan have already announced their squad for next month's T20 World Cup, but the PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi keeps the drama going with no clarity over the team's participation.

Jan 30, 2026 5:28:52 PM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Earlier, Mohsin set a deadline!

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi has set a deadline of either Friday or Monday for Pakistan to confirm whether they will participate in or withdraw from the World Cup, a decision that has become urgent following Bangladesh’s exit from the tournament.

Jan 30, 2026 4:14:55 PM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: BCCI, PCB and ICC have an agreement!

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: The BCCI, PCB and ICC had earlier finalised a tripartite agreement stating that all India–Pakistan matches in ICC tournaments until 2027 would be played at neutral venues. The agreement was reached to address longstanding political and logistical challenges between the two nations, ensuring the smooth conduct of global events without last-minute uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026 3:19:57 PM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: BCCI vice-president slams Pakistan!

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has accused Pakistan of misleading Bangladesh into raising security concerns over playing T20 World Cup matches in India. Shukla said Bangladesh were given clear assurances regarding safety, with Indian authorities committing to comprehensive security arrangements and addressing all issues flagged by the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

"We wanted Bangladesh to play, and we also assured full security, but since they have made this decision, it is very difficult to change the entire schedule at the last moment. This is why Scotland was brought in," Shukla told ANI.

"Pakistan is intervening in the matter without any reason and provoking Bangladesh... Everyone knows the brutality done by Pakistan on the Bangladeshis, and now they are trying to mislead them, which is completely wrong," he added.

Jan 30, 2026 2:34:20 PM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: PCB boycott could force lawsuit

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Another consideration for Pakistan heading into their decision is the fact that there will be far-reaching consequences beyond the cricket field for this choice. Of course, there is the political sphere – relations between BCCI-PCB and the countries' respective governments are on thin ice as is – but there are commercial damages to be considered.

Take a look at what the PCB could suffer in case they miss out on the World Cup's revenues from a TV perspective, with money being a potent force in sports as always.

Jan 30, 2026 1:44:45 PM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Rashid Latif says India boycott on the table

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Speaking on his YouTube channel ‘Caught Behind’, Rashid Latif said that time for harsh steps has passed and hence Pakistan cannot boycott the T20 World Cup. However, he reckons that a boycott of the India game is on the table if the Pakistan Prime Minister gives his go ahead.

Jan 30, 2026 1:00:16 PM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Irfan Pathan calls out Pakistan's nonsense

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan minced no words as he called out Pakistan's antics, saying their last-minute threat is nothing but “sheer nonsense.” Speaking to RevSportz, Pathan said that when Pakistan agreed to a hybrid model, they have no business right now in wanting to pull out of the T20 World Cup.

Jan 30, 2026 12:14:43 PM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka's security preparations for IND-PAK headliner

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Just to make the PCB's case for a boycott of the tournament or the India game a little tougher, SLC is ensuring that the security for that headliner contest is stepped up. Elite units will be used, with an awareness and expectation of the pandemonium that follows around this heated rivalry match. Take a look at all the SLC is preparing in terms of player safety for this contest.

Jan 30, 2026 11:26:03 AM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: PCB hammered for flipping back-and-forth

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: The big criticism of the PCB has been frustrations with their choice to make a situation out of this, despite already having the benefit of a hybrid tournament model which was settled on during the crucial meetings with the ICC in 2025. Remember that Pakistan will play no games on Indian soil for the near future at all – and despite this, an overarching boycott would be a shot at the BCCI and India as much as it is at the ICC.

Jan 30, 2026 10:08:58 AM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: The consequences PCB might have to face for any choices

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: What are the options that the PCB have at their disposal? A comprehensive look at what steps they could take as a matter of protest – what happens if they withdraw from the tournament, or opt just to boycott the match vs India? And what happens if after all the talk they opt to do nothing at all and go ahead as scheduled – what would that do to their standing in world cricket in the long run?

Jan 30, 2026 9:04:40 AM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Details from Naqvi's meeting with Sharif

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Reports have emerged regarding what Naqvi discussed with the Pakistan Prime Minister, and of the sort that have muted any chances of Pakistan avoiding the tournament as a whole. Naqvi reportedly sees his priority as maintaining a ‘stable’ relationship with the ICC, which might mean not making a headache for them one week before the tournament.

Jan 30, 2026 8:26:58 AM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Mohsin Naqvi's announced D-Day arrives

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Mohsin Naqvi, following Bangladesh's withdrawal from the World Cup, held a meeting with PM Shahbaz Sharif and announced that a decision on Pakistan's presence at the tournament would be reached by either this Friday, and if not today, then by Monday after the weekend.

Pakistan will only be playing their games in Sri Lanka, but this would be a decision made in solidarity with Bangladesh, and made to protest the ultimatum presented by the ICC.

Jan 30, 2026 7:49:10 AM IST

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Hello and welcome

Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Today might be the day that all the discussion and discourse surrounding the 20 teams who will actually be at the T20 World Cup will be settled. It has been a period which has had very little clarity and always threatened to teeter over – but hopefully by this time tomorrow, all the nerves will be settled with regards to the T20 World Cup, and the boards might be able to turn their attention to the cricket on the field itself. This is the self-imposed deadline for the PCB – what's it going to be?

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