The current uncertainty surrounding Pakistan's ICC T20 World Cup participation has shifted because new information indicates that the team plans to depart for Sri Lanka on February 2. The Pakistan squad will board an Air Lanka flight to the island nation together with Australian team members, according to reports. Both teams are currently playing in a T20I series in Pakistan. The development requires Pakistan to provide its final tournament position which will not occur until officials make an official announcement. Babar Azam-Led Pakistan Set for February 2 Departure Hindustan Times obtained information about the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) which published an official press release before removing. The release reportedly confirmed that the Pakistan team would depart for Sri Lanka on February 2. The travel plans paragraph was removed from the statement when it got shared again. The team’s travel plans are already confirmed to media outlets because Pakistan media outlets shared the same information on social media soon after. The government planned to make its final decision on Pakistani participation on February 2 which makes this date important. Mohsin Naqvi’s Statements Add to Confusion The PCB chairman has created uncertainty for fans through his contradictory remarks which he made during the past weeks. He earlier attacked the ICC, accusing the global organization of applying "double standards." He told the public that Pakistan will join the World Cup only after government permission. Naqvi who holds the interior minister position for Pakistan met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the matter. Following that meeting, reports claimed a decision would be announced on February 2, the same day the team is reportedly scheduled to fly out. The current situation has created more confusion for both fans and players who used to play. Also Read | 'Insult to Pakistan Cricket Fans': Former Players React to Australia’s Weakened XI for T20I Series vs PAK India vs Pakistan Match to Be Played in Sri Lanka The T20 World Cup will begin on February 7, with Pakistan scheduled to play all their matches in Sri Lanka. India will travel to Sri Lanka for their matches because Pakistan and Indian cricket boards reached a mutual agreement. The high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for February 15 at a neutral venue in Sri Lanka. Bangladesh Protest Changed Tournament Picture Bangladesh decided not to go to India for the tournament because of their security fears so Pakistan issued a warning about skipping the event or their match against India. Canada took Bangladesh's place in the competition after Bangladesh withdrew from the event. The PCB will make an official announcement about upcoming travel plans because all matches will start after February 2.