Why PCB deleted and republished Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation release?

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PCB sparks confusion after briefly releasing and then deleting, a press note confirming Pakistan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka

The Pakistan Cricket Board reportedly removed the confirmation line from its press release.. Only to republish the same release again, raising eyebrows across the cricketing world

Despite the confusion, reports claim Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad is set to travel to Sri Lanka on February 2, possibly on the same flight as Australia

The delay hasn’t gone down well with the ICC. Sources suggest Pakistan now finds itself cornered and under scrutiny, with trust once again becoming a talking point

Adding to the mystery, Pakistan have already named a 15-member squad, hinting that participation is likely, even if official confirmation remains unclear

Pakistan begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Netherlands, followed by USA, before the blockbuster clash vs India on February 15. But the big question remains… why the hesitation?

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