Pakistan's T20 World Cup Fate Hangs: Uganda on Standby for 2026 Tournament

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) awaits Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's final decision on participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
• PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi met PM Sharif, who instructed to explore all options, with a decision expected by Friday or next Monday.
• If Pakistan withdraws, Uganda, ranked 21st in T20, will replace them based on ICC rules for highest-ranked non-qualifiers.
• Bangladesh previously withdrew from the tournament after ICC rejected their request to shift matches, with Scotland replacing them.
• Uganda participated in the 2024 T20 World Cup, winning one match against PNG but failing to qualify for 2026.

Why It Matters: Pakistan's 2026 T20 World Cup entry is uncertain; Uganda is poised to replace them if they withdraw.