The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted to boycott its match against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, following directives from the government, while still participating in the tournament. Social media claims about a one-year ban on the PCB.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the nation on Pakistan's clean sweep against Australia in T20 cricket series. The

Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha is pleased that focus is on off-field controversies ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Netherlands on Saturday.

Pakistan and Ireland enter the 2026 T20 World Cup without any “practice”, though the Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistani team will be high on confidence after their 3-0 sweep of Australia at home.

Following the Pakistan Government's confirmation that the national team “will not take the field on the 15th of February” in Colombo, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi reportedly conducted a quiet outreach program to several member nations.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met members of the national cricket team and congratulated them on their impressive T20I series victory against Australia, praising their professionalism,