Amid reports of “no Australian broadcaster being interested” in the upcoming Pakistan-Australia T20 series, Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports have secured the broadcast rights for the same, CODE Sports and CODE Cricket Australia’s Chief Cricket Writer Daniel Cherny confirmed Tuesday.
Fox Cricket/Kayo Sports has picked up the Australian broadcast rights to the Pakistan v Australia T20 series starting Thursday night. @codecricketau @codesportsau
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) January 27, 2026
The announcement comes hours after earlier reports, mainly by Indian media, claimed that no Australian broadcaster had picked up the rights due to the absence of major cricketing names in the Australian side.
The series, which begins on Thursday night, will feature three matches scheduled for January 29, January 31 and February 1.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s T20I squad has received a boost with the return of former captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. Both missed Pakistan’s recent three-match series in Sri Lanka.
Shadab Khan also returns and will lead a strong spin unit that includes Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz and Usman Tariq.
Pakistan’s squad also features Salman Ali Agha as captain, along with Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub and Usman Khan.
The series has also gained extra attention after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a promotional video for the tour. The promo blends traditional Pakistani hospitality with a subtle jab at India, and it quickly sparked reactions across social media.
The video shows an Australian guest enjoying local food in Lahore, only to ask who will pay the bill. Players and locals respond that “Agha Ji” will take care of it. The promo then highlights Pakistan’s welcoming culture as Salman Ali Agha tells the guest, “You are our guest.”
The standout moment comes when a taxi driver refuses to accept fare from the Australian passenger. The guest thanks him but forgets to shake hands. The driver smiles and says, “You forgot to shake hands. Looks like you also stayed with our neighbors.”
The line drew strong reactions online, as users praised the subtle dig at India and called it one of the best moments of the promo.
The handshake reference comes after a series of diplomatic and cricketing tensions, including India’s refusal to shake hands with Pakistani players during the Asia Cup 2025.
The promo ends with Salman Ali Agha delivering a strong message. “While we take pride in our hospitality, when it comes to cricket, we are fully prepared for the competition,” he says.