The noise of Pakistan withdrawing from the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 is getting louder and funnier with each passing day. Pakistan had started off with serious tension, but now it has turned into full-on social media drama with smaller cricket nations jumping in and enjoying the moment.
After Iceland, Uganda has now openly raised their hand and said that they are ready to step in if Pakistan pulls out of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Uganda Cricket’s official social media handles joined in the fun on Thursday, January 29, making it clear that they are ready for the big stage even if the Men in Blue pull out at the last minute.
All this is happening just a few days before the T20 World Cup 2026 starting from February 7. 20 teams will take part in the tournament, but with less than 10 days left, there is still no clear answer on whether Pakistan will take part or not.
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Bangladesh, Pakistan and T20 World Cup storm
It all started when the ICC removed Bangladesh from the tournament citing security concerns despite repeated assurances that they had refused to travel to India. The ICC reacted strongly and included Scotland in Group C instead of Bangladesh.
Pakistan did not like that decision. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi openly warned that the Men in Blue may also withdraw from the T20 World Cup 2026.
Naqvi clarified that the final decision will depend on Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. After meeting the Prime Minister, Naqvi said that the final decision will be announced on January 30 or February 2.
Iceland Cricket roasted ICC and Pakistan
While the ICC and PCB continue their serious standoff behind closed doors, smaller countries and fans on social media have turned the situation into entertainment.
Recently, Iceland Cricket, already famous for its witty and sarcastic social media posts, took a witty dig at everyone involved including the ICC, PCB and even Scotland. Iceland jokingly said that they would not be able to replace Pakistan even if asked, because it was too late.
He cheekily said that they are not like Scotland, who managed to enter the tournament at the last minute after Bangladesh was removed by the ICC. Iceland also posted a long and funny message explaining why they were not available, “Our loss is probably Uganda’s gain.”
We still haven’t received any answers @ICC. We thought we might have tagged the International Criminal Court by mistake, but it turns out we didn’t. Maybe they’ll reply via Puffin Post. https://t.co/uVZde5g11t
– Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) 29 January 2026
Passports hot, bags packed: Uganda ready to replace Pakistan at T20 World Cup 2026
Soon after Iceland Cricket’s post went viral, Uganda Cricket also joined the party. In a confident and humorous tone, Uganda announced that they were fully prepared if Pakistan made way for them even at the last minute. Taking a dig at Iceland, Iceland said that their players’ passports are “hot, not ice” and that their players do not have to leave their full-time jobs for the tournament.
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Sharing Iceland Cricket’s lengthy post, Uganda Cricket said on Twitter: “Dear @ICC, if a T20 World Cup seat opens up, Uganda is ready – packed and padded. Passports warm (not ice). No bakers leaving ovens or ships taking U-turns. Heat, noise, pressure? We’ll bring the bold kit. Yours, ready when you are “
Dear @ICC,
If a T20 World Cup seat opens up, Uganda is ready – packed and padded.
Passport hot (not ice). No bakers will leave the oven or the ship will make a U-turn.
Heat, noise, pressure? We will bring a bold kit.
yours,
When you’re ready https://t.co/6FAsQDLcXw– Cricket Uganda (@CricketUganda) 29 January 2026
