Updated On: 04 February, 2026 07:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan is placed in Group A along with teams such as India, Namibia, the Netherlands, and the United States of America (USA). The "Green Shirts" will begin their campaign by playing a clash against the Netherlands on February 7 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Sri Lanka

Pakistan cricket team (Pic: File Pic)
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face a massive financial hit if the International Cricket Council (ICC) decided to penalise them for its refusal to play the T20 World Cup 2026 match against arch-rivals, India.
According to details collected by PTI, Pakistan`s share in the ICC`s financial cycle 2024/27 comes to approximately USD 144 million at the highest payout rate of USD 38 million distributed to the PCB annually.