The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed strong displeasure with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the omission of Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Ali Agha from a promotional poster announcing ticket sales for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. Released on December 11, 2025, the poster featured only five captains: Suryakumar Yadav (India), Aiden Markram (South Africa), Mitchell Marsh (Australia), Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka), and Harry Brook (England).

A PCB source confirmed the board has formally raised the issue with the ICC, drawing parallels to a similar incident during the 2025 Asia Cup where broadcasters initially excluded Pakistan's captain from campaigns until the matter was resolved after PCB intervention with the Asian Cricket Council. The source emphasised Pakistan's storied T20 legacy—as 2009 champions and frequent crowd-pullers—despite not ranking in the top five currently.

The PCB remains optimistic that the ICC will rectify the oversight by including Agha in future promotional materials. Salman Ali Agha, who assumed T20I captaincy in late 2024, has led Pakistan to notable successes, including a tri-series title.

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The controversy has sparked debate among fans and analysts, with some viewing the selection as reflective of current rankings or marketing priorities, while others allege bias. The tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka runs from February 7 to March 8, 2026, across eight venues.

Ticket sales have commenced amid the row, with high demand anticipated for marquee clashes, including India vs. Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo.This episode highlights ongoing sensitivities in cricket governance, as the PCB advocates for equitable representation in global promotions.

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