Iceland Cricket’s Viral Troll Offers to Replace Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Associate side humorously volunteers amid PCB’s participation uncertainty and boycott speculation.
Iceland Cricket delivered a hilarious and cheeky jab at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on social media, jokingly offering to step in as replacements if Pakistan decides to pull out of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The post, which quickly went viral, came amid ongoing speculation about Pakistan’s participation in the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starting February 7.
In the tongue-in-cheek message on X, Iceland Cricket wrote: “We really need Pakistan to decide soon upon their participation in the T20 WC. We are ready to take off as soon as they pull out on 2nd Feb, but the flight schedule is a logistical nightmare to get us to Colombo in good time for 7th Feb.” They added a playful twist: “Our opening bat is an insomniac!” and shared a screenshot of convoluted travel plans from Keflavik to Colombo, poking fun at the last-minute chaos.
The light-hearted troll highlighted the PCB’s delay in confirming their spot, despite earlier threats to boycott in solidarity with Bangladesh (whose matches were reportedly shifted). The ICC has warned of heavy sanctions for any withdrawal, and Pakistan’s final decision was expected by February 2. Iceland’s post leaned into the absurdity of a tiny associate nation—known more for its unique captain (a professional baker in some reports)—suddenly eyeing a World Cup berth.
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Fans and cricket enthusiasts flooded social media with laughter and memes, appreciating the self-deprecating humor from a side that has never qualified for major ICC events. The banter underscored the high-stakes drama surrounding the tournament, with Pakistan’s matches scheduled in Sri Lanka.
As the World Cup approaches, the PCB’s stance remains a topic of debate, but Iceland Cricket’s witty offer has stolen the spotlight for its perfect timing and comedic relief.
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