Pakistan vs Australia T20 series in deep trouble, fans will not be able to see matches live on TV due to….

In the world of cricket, we usually talk about “blackouts” when the stadium lights fail. But right now, Australian cricket fans are facing a much weirder kind of blackout, one where the games are happening, the cameras are rolling, but the screens back home are staying dark.

Australia is currently in Pakistan for a three-match T20I series that serves as a massive dress rehearsal for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Yet, as of this morning, January 27, not a single Australian broadcaster has picked up the rights.

The Stars you won’t see

This isn’t just a “B-team” tour. While heavyweights like Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David are being rested to manage their loads for the World Cup, this was supposed to be the big stage for the next generation.

If a last-minute deal isn’t struck before the first ball is bowled in Lahore on January 29, Aussie fans will miss out on seeing:

Jack Edwards: The Sydney Sixers star who has been knocking on the door for ages.

Mahli Beardman: The young pace sensation everyone’s been talking about.

Why the Radio Silence?

You’d think after a summer of massive ratings for the Ashes and the BBL, networks would be tripping over themselves to show the national side. But according to industry insiders, it’s a “hard sell” this time around.

There are a few factors at play here:

The Time Zone Trap: Matches won’t start until 10:00 PM AEDT. That’s a tough slot for advertisers to get excited about, especially for a bilateral series.

Missing “Star Power”: Without the big-name “poster boys” of Australian cricket, broadcasters are worried the casual viewer won’t tune in.

The “Babar” Factor: Curiously, some insiders suggest that even with a legend like Babar Azam on the other side, the commercial draw just isn’t hitting the mark for Australian TV executives.

It’s a missed opportunity

It’s 2026, and we live in a world where you can stream a club game from halfway across the globe on your phone. To have a top-tier international series between two of the world’s most exciting teams go unbroadcasted in a cricket-mad country like Australia feels like a massive own-goal.

Fans want to see how the squad shapes up before the World Cup. They want to see if Mitch Marsh can lead this hybrid group to a win in the furnace of Lahore. Hopefully, someone blinks and we get a deal by the 29th, but right now? It doesn’t look good.