No Pakistani cricketer is shown in the ICC ticket poster for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Concerns over bias have emerged once again following the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) publication of the official ticket poster for the 2025 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which does not include any Pakistani player.

The picture disseminated on the ICC’s social media platforms featured captains from India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, and England, while excluding Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha.

The development has heightened discussions on the increasing dominance of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) inside the international cricket organization, with analysts noting the notable lack of Pakistan’s representation as global marketing for the tournament accelerates.

Schedule for the T20 World Cup

The Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled for 7 February to 8 March 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Online ticket sales for the tournament commence today, initiating the commercial launch of one of cricket’s most-viewed international events.

Fixtures of Pakistan

The tournament schedule indicates that Pakistan will conduct all of their matches in Sri Lanka. The decision aligns with the event’s co-hosted model and logistical arrangements for the participating teams.

Ticket sales for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 commence today.

The selection of players for the ICC poster has ignited extensive discourse, especially as prominent teams from various areas were featured in the promotional material, while Pakistan, a highly followed team in world cricket, was excluded. The ICC has not provided a statement elucidating the criteria employed for the player lineup included in the ticket release.