Mohsin Naqvi's clear message to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif ahead of T20 World Cup participation announcement. According to PTI, he told the Pakistan PM in the meeting that it is important to “preserve good relations with the ICC and member boards.”

The PCB chief had committed a social media gaffe by referring to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif as Nawaz Sherif. He later corrected the mistake, but had already begun to get trolled on social media.

“Had a productive meeting with the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Briefed him on the ICC matter, and he directed that we resolve it while keeping all options on the table. It was agreed that the final decision will be taken either on Friday or next Monday," Naqvi had tweeted.

With Bangladesh repeatedly seeking Sri Lanka as their venue for T20 World Cup 2026 games, the SLC has finally broken its silence on the matter. Speaking to AFP, the board's secretary Bandula Dissanayake said: “In these disputes among India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, we are remaining neutral. All of these are friendly nations."

In what comes as the biggest hint over Pakistan's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, Salman Ali Agha and Co. has reportedly booked tickets for the flight to Colombo, where the team is scheduled to play all of its scheduled matches of the biennial event. But, some twists in the tale are still expected. 

Hello and welcome to our live coverage as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) looks to confirm its plans for the T20 World Cup 2026 today. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi had said on Monday this week, after a meeting with the country's Prime Minister Sehbaz Sharif, that a decision on the subject is expected on Friday or next Monday. The first deadline has arrived!