New Delhi: A fresh wave of uncertainty has emerged around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after Pakistan decided not to play its scheduled match against India on February 15 in Colombo. The development follows a recent statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC), and its ripple effects may extend well beyond the cricket field.

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan handed Australia its biggest-ever defeat in a Twenty20 just five days ahead of the T20 World Cup to sweep the series 3-0 on Sunday. Pakistan’s commanding 111-run win in the third and final game eclipsed Australia’s previous biggest defeat when England registered a 100-run win at Southampton in 2005.

Pakistan have delivered an exceptional performance to beat Australia by 90 runs in the second game to win the series. After scoring 198, they have bowled Australia out for a paltry 108.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unexpectedly postponed the unveiling of the national team's World Cup kit due to 'unavoidable circumstances', highlighting the ongoing tensions regarding their participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Earlier, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi had said that Pakistan's participation is still not confirmed for the World Cup after ICC denied Bangladesh's request to change their venue of the World Cup games. Also Read | Press release confirming Pakistan’s T20 World Cup participation deleted, reshared with details removed - Report

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In a post on his X account, Mohsin Naqvi said that he had a productive meeting with Shehbaz Sharif, where he briefed him on the matter. The final decision will either be taken on January 30 (Friday) or February 2 (Monday).

The Pakistan vs Australia T20I series intensifies as the second match unfolds on January 31, 2026, at Lahore’s legendary Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan enters the game on the back of a solid 22-run win in the series opener,