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Pakistan has agreed to play in the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, they refuse to play their opening game against India on February 15. While this news clears up whether Pakistan will join the event, it has started a new heated debate.

This choice was made by Pakistan’s leaders after Bangladesh was kicked out of the tournament for refusing to go to India. The Bangladesh board had previously asked the sport’s global organizers to move their games to a different country because they were worried about safety. However, the tournament officials did not change the original plan.

Many people think Pakistan’s move is a way to show they stand by Bangladesh.

The global cricket bosses said they were unhappy with Pakistan’s choice

The global cricket bosses said they were unhappy with Pakistan’s choice to skip the game against India. In a formal message, they pushed the local board to change its mind. The top officials also told Pakistan to think about how this action might hurt the sport’s growth in their nation over time.

Reports suggest that the ICC, led by Jay Shah, is preparing to punish Pakistan heavily. If the PCB does not change its mind in the next two days, the ICC might completely ban them from playing against other countries. This would be like the long ban South Africa faced in the past.

Another idea being discussed is a “permit block.” This would mean the ICC stops foreign players from getting the paperwork they need to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which could ruin Pakistan’s biggest local tournament.

The ICC might also hold onto Pakistan’s money. They could stop paying Pakistan their yearly share of profits, which is worth about $35 million (roughly Rs 3,000 crore).

Uganda may replace Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026

If Pakistan are kicked out of the 2026 T20 World Cup, Uganda will probably take their spot. This is because Uganda are the top team on the list of nations that didn’t make the cut. The organizers did something similar recently when Scotland stepped in for Bangladesh.

There are also rumours that Bangladesh could be allowed back into the contest if Pakistan are banned. Since all of Pakistan’s games are set to happen in Sri Lanka, it fits perfectly with what Bangladesh originally asked for when they wanted to play somewhere else.