Pakistan's T20 World Cup Fate in PM's Hands; Uganda Could Replace Them

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has deferred the decision on participating in the 2026 T20 World Cup to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
• PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi briefed PM Sharif on ICC matters, with a final decision expected by Friday or next Monday.
• If Pakistan withdraws, they would be the second team after Bangladesh to pull out of the tournament.
• Bangladesh withdrew after ICC rejected their request to relocate matches to Sri Lanka due to security concerns.
• According to ICC rules, the next highest-ranked non-qualified team gets the spot; Uganda would replace Pakistan.

Why It Matters: Pakistan's T20 World Cup participation hinges on PM's decision; Uganda is next in line if they withdraw.