The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has indefinitely postponed the unveiling ceremony of the national team’s official jersey for the 2026 T20 World Cup, intensifying speculation regarding the country’s participation in the tournament.

According to sources, the kit launch was scheduled to take place on Saturday evening following the toss of the second T20I against Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium.

However, the event was called off at the eleventh hour due to what insiders termed “unavoidable circumstances.”

The delay comes amidst a cloud of uncertainty hanging over Pakistan's involvement in the marquee event, which is set to commence on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

Sources indicate that a final decision on whether the team will travel for the World Cup is expected on Monday, following high-level government consultations.

Pakistan, the 2009 champions, have been placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals India, the USA, Namibia, and the Netherlands.

Under the proposed “hybrid formula,” all of Pakistan’s matches are scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka to avoid travel to India. Should they qualify for the knockout stages, the semi-finals and final would also be moved to Colombo.

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Despite the administrative deadlock, the cricketing preparations have proceeded. The PCB announced a 15-member squad on January 25, led by new T20I captain Salman Ali Agha. The squad features a mix of seasoned campaigners like Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi, alongside debutants for an ICC event such as Faheem Ashraf and Sahibzada Farhan.

Pakistan is currently scheduled to open their campaign against the Netherlands on February 7.