Pakistan's T20 World Cup Fate in PM's Hands; Uganda Could Replace Them
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News18•28-01-2026, 14:39
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Fate in PM's Hands; Uganda Could Replace Them
- •Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has deferred the decision on participating in the 2026 T20 World Cup to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- •PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi briefed PM Sharif on ICC matters, with a final decision expected by Friday or next Monday.
- •If Pakistan withdraws, they would be the second team after Bangladesh to pull out of the tournament.
- •Bangladesh withdrew after ICC rejected their request to relocate matches to Sri Lanka due to security concerns.
- •According to ICC rules, the next highest-ranked non-qualified team gets the spot; Uganda would replace Pakistan.
Why It Matters: Pakistan's T20 World Cup participation hinges on PM's decision; Uganda is next in line if they withdraw.
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