Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, Updates: PAK players book flight tickets for Colombo even as fate remains cloudy
ByPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, Updates: The threat of Pakistan boycotting the ICC T20 World Cup seems to have dissipated, but with a decision set to be made over the weekend, the ICC and BCCI will be on high alert.9:00 AM IST, Jan 29The choices the PCB have, and the cost of each7:50 AM IST, Jan 29Pakistan play T20I match against Australia today evening6:38 AM IST, Jan 29Pakistan receive criticism for ‘misguiding’ Bangladesh5:46 AM IST, Jan 29Pakistan players sought clarity regarding situation from Naqvi5:06 AM IST, Jan 29Pakistan's Colombo tickets – read all4:20 AM IST, Jan 29Pakistan players have flights booked to Colombo despite boycott rumours4:14 AM IST, Jan 29D-Day could be as soon as Friday3:46 AM IST, Jan 29PCB involved themselves in BCB situation to become part of it3:21 AM IST, Jan 29Hello and welcomePakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, Updates: Following the withdrawal of Bangladesh from the ICC T20 World Cup due to misgivings and concerns against playing in India, the saga is not quite wrapped up just yet. While Pakistan are set to play in the World Cup with all their games set in Sri Lanka, there have been whispers of Pakistan also withdrawing in solidarity, with no confirmation one way or another....Read MoreIn the shadow of all the back-and-front happening in that realm, there is cricket to be player for team Pakistan. Salman Ali Agha's unit prepare for a three-match series against Australia beginning today in Lahore – this is meant to be a preparatory series, but by the time the final bout of the three-match tie rolls around, it might have an entirely different narrative.Pakistan were the only members to stand with the BCB at the ICC apex meeting to decide Bangladesh's fate, supporting their decision to have sovereignty over where they could play their cricket. While Pakistan have arrived at a compromise with no games in India, that may not be enough of a statement; the weekend before the tournament begins, big decisions yet to be made.Follow all the updates here:Jan 29, 2026 9:55:58 PM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Why SLC stayed silent during ICC vs BCBPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka Cricket finally revealed that the only reason it stayed silent during the ICC-BCB standoff was because the nation did not want to be drawn into regional disputes. Speaking to AFP, Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Bandula Dissanayake said, “In these disputes among India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, we are remaining neutral. All of these are friendly nations."Jan 29, 2026 7:30:15 PM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Major setback for Pakistan cricketPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: In a big blow for Pakistan ahead of the T20 World Cup, Australian TV networks refused to air the T20I series between Pakistan and Australia owing to “low interest”.Jan 29, 2026 6:28:55 PM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka boost securityPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka have upped their security for the T20 World Cup, with special attention given to the preparations for the India-Pakistan game. Sri Lanka has given the "highest priority" to ensuring the tournament runs smoothly and is "paying special attention to the India-Pakistan matches", sports minister Sunil Kumara Gamage told AFP.Jan 29, 2026 5:21:17 PM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: PAK have begun their preparations for the World CupPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Away from the boycott talks, Pakistan have begun their preparations for the World Cup with the home series against Australia. The two teams are playing the first of the three T20I matches in Lahore today.Jan 29, 2026 2:30:56 PM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: The choices the PCB have, and the cost of eachPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: There are a variety of different avenues Pakistan could take heading into the World Cup, but none of them come without consequences. Play all the matches? Boycott just the India match? Something altogether more wholesale? Here is a comprehensive breakdown of what each branch could entail.Jan 29, 2026 1:20:08 PM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Pakistan play T20I match against Australia today eveningPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: On a cricketing front, Agha and his team are still putting the hard yards in, with the presumption that they are still participating in the tournament. Australia come visiting – a daunting opposition – for a three-match series that will take place in Lahore. Pakistan will want to take confidence with some wins to cut through the noise going on.Jan 29, 2026 12:08:05 PM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Pakistan receive criticism for ‘misguiding’ BangladeshPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: There is a sect of fans and pundits who believe Bangladesh faced pressure from Pakistan to stand up and not participate in India, similar to how they themselves will only be playing games in Sri Lanka. Whether or not that remains the truth of the situation is difficult to state, but it is certainly true that the example of Pakistan served Bangladesh as an idea to follow following the development of the situation.Jan 29, 2026 11:16:01 AM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Pakistan players sought clarity regarding situation from NaqviPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: While onlookers and fans are being kept in the dark regarding any potential decision might be made, the same was also the case reportedly for the players and staff of the Pakistan team. Naqvi was forced to hold a meeting and address the plaers with regards to the situation, just to clear the air and remain on even footing regarding what the future of the team will be in coming months. Pakistan have the ability to go deep in the tournament – this is not one they will want to miss.Jan 29, 2026 10:36:05 AM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Pakistan's Colombo tickets – read allPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: For Pakistan cricket, this cannot be simply seen as a moral stand, which means the logistics behind being a member of the global cricket landscape has to play a big part in the decision they take. Discover more about their Colombo tickets and more here.Jan 29, 2026 9:50:04 AM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Pakistan players have flights booked to Colombo despite boycott rumoursPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: There is certainly a sentiment that this is a whole lot of mountains being made out of a molehill, with Pakistan expected to compete as planned in Sri Lanka, and this being at best a touch of due diligence. And with recent reports from Pakistani media unit Telecom Asia Sport indicating that Salman Ali Agha and his team have tickets booked to fly into Colombo next week for the World Cup, the odds certainly seem to be that there will not be any drastic late measures taken at this point.Reminder – Pakistan play all their matches in Sri Lanka at this tournament.Jan 29, 2026 9:44:07 AM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: D-Day could be as soon as FridayPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Mohsin Naqvi, who serves both as interior minister for the government and chief for the Pakistan Cricket Board, has developed into the central character of Pakistan cricket. Speaking to the press, Naqvi announced that a decision regarding the team's participation in the World Cup would be discussed with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with the announcement to come either on Friday the 30th of Jan, or on the following Monday. With the answer expected soon, the eyes of the cricket world watch on anxiously.Jan 29, 2026 9:16:51 AM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: PCB involved themselves in BCB situation to become part of itPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: It's probably not right to say that Pakistan's involvement began here, as such – the friction between themselves and the BCCI, and some would argue by extension to the ICC, has existed for a good long while. However, ideas of stepping away from the World Cup only came around after Bangladesh's withdrawal, with Pakistan reportedly backing them up in an email to the ICC as well as during an ICC board meeting.Jan 29, 2026 8:51:39 AM ISTPakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Hello and welcomePakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: Welcome back to our coverage of all the back-and-forth taking place as next month's T20 World Cup becomes an instance of political theatre on the subcontinent. Bangladesh are already out of the tournament, and there are quiet chances Pakistan could be next. Still a day or so away from hearing the official decision, but there will still be plenty of talking points emerging today. Let's find out.News cricket Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, Updates: PAK players book flight tickets for Colombo even as fate remains cloudy
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