“Pakistan Reevaluates Participation in ICC T20 World Cup 2026”

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has halted its preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to occur between February 7 and March 8 in India and Sri Lanka, due to uncertainties surrounding Bangladesh’s participation. Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India has triggered potential repercussions, prompting Pakistan to assess its own schedule implications. As per reports from Geo News, team management will receive guidance on future actions and will be tasked with devising backup plans in case Pakistan decides to withdraw from the tournament. Authorities have affirmed Pakistan’s support for Bangladesh’s position, acknowledging the neighboring team’s security concerns as reasonable and legitimate. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally urged the ICC to relocate the matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing concerns over player safety, fan security, and logistical issues.