Leaked press release by Pakistan confirming T20 World Cup travel deleted

The press release was republished later with a change in a paragraph, as per reports.

There are many speculations around Pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026. It still remains uncertain. However, the squad is reportedly set to travel to Sri Lanka on February 2.

Pakistan’s leaked press release confirming its participation deleted.

Pakistan’s stance on the T20 World Cup 2026 remains unclear, even as travel plans reportedly point to participation. A report also suggests that Pakistan is expected to depart for Sri Lanka on February 2 on an Air Lanka flight that could also carry Australia. According to new reports, a press release leak from the PCB revealed developments regarding the team’s travel. However, it was later republished with the particular paragraph deleted. A few of the Pakistani journalists have also tweeted about this development.

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As per RevSportz, the lack of a clear, formal confirmation continues to fuel intrigue around Pakistan’s final posture, even though logistical movement would ordinarily signal that the matter is settled. The report stated the ongoing ambiguity as posturing that risks pushing cricket into deeper turbulence at a time when the tournament is set to begin on February 7 across India and Sri Lanka. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi seems to be at the centre of the debate, with Pakistan’s cricket administration having been unable to keep political signalling separate from cricketing decisions. Pakistan’s decision to participate is also tied to the Bangladesh participation row, where, citing security concerns about playing in India, it backed out of the tournament, making space for Scotland.

All eyes will also be on the India vs Pakistan Under-19 World Cup match on February 1 in Zimbabwe, and can even become a reference point in these arguments. Pakistan, however, has high stakes involved, and non-participation can lead to financial losses and strained relationships.