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Pakistan to face India on Feb 15

Pakistan to face India on Feb 15 for T20 World Cup match

February 10, 2026, 08:11 AM - 2 min read

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif noted that the decision was heavily influenced by requests from "friendly countries" like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the UAE, alongside the constructive outcomes of these multilateral discussions aimed at preserving the spirit of the game.

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At the centre of the dispute is Pakistan’s decision, announced on February 2, to skip the match in solidarity with Bangladesh.

PCB set to clarify stance on India match within 24 hours: Report

February 9, 2026, 08:23 AM - 2 min read

The talks were held at Gaddafi Stadium and included the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi; ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja; and the Bangladesh Cricket Board president, Aminul Islam. The talks are important and urgent because the commercialisation of the tournament largely depends on the most anticipated match.

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Mohammed Siraj (R) is set to replace injured Harshit Rana (L) in India’s T20 World Cup squad.

Harshit Rana out of T20 World Cup, Siraj comes in

February 6, 2026, 06:07 PM - 3 min read

India pacer Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a knee injury, prompting selectors to draft in Mohammed Siraj as his replacement.

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Jay Shah, the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

ICC considers sanctions against Pak

February 2, 2026, 01:21 PM - 3 min read

The boycott, announced by the Pakistani government, is a gesture of solidarity with Bangladesh, who were recently replaced in the tournament by Scotland after a dispute over match venues.

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Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi interacts with national team players during a practice session, amid heightened security concerns and regional tensions following recent terror attacks.

Pakistan in unenviable position over T20 World Cup

January 31, 2026, 05:55 PM - 7 min read

Pakistan faces a diplomatic and cricketing dilemma after Bangladesh was expelled from the T20 World Cup following Islamabad’s attempts to involve it against India. Despite threats to boycott, the Pakistan Cricket Board is preparing its players to compete in Sri Lanka, highlighting the complex politics affecting South Asian cricket.

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Though the series is sealed, both sides are keen to finish strongly ahead of the T20 World Cup.

India look to end series on a high vs NZ

January 30, 2026, 03:58 PM - 3 min read

India will assess Sanju Samson’s form and Axar Patel’s fitness in the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.

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India's Abhishek Sharma being greeted by captain Suryakumar Yadav after his half century during the third T20I cricket match between India and New Zealand, at ACA Stadium, Barsapara in Guwahati on Sunday.

India chase down NZ in 10 overs to clinch T20I series

January 25, 2026, 10:00 PM - 3 min read

Abhishek Sharma’s blistering unbeaten 68 off 20 balls, featuring seven fours and five sixes, powered India to an eight-wicket rout of New Zealand in Guwahati. Combined with Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 57, the pair chased down 154 in just 10 overs to seal the series 3-0.

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Bangladesh World Cup exit a sad moment: World Cricket Association

January 25, 2026, 02:50 PM - 3 min read

Bangladesh has been excluded from the T20 World Cup beginning February 7 after the ICC rejected its request to shift matches out of India, a decision the World Cricket Association termed “a sad moment” for the sport, calling for reflection on cricket’s global governance.

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Bangladesh has been excluded from the upcoming T20 World Cup amid unresolved diplomatic tensions.

Cricket caught in diplomatic crossfire again

January 25, 2026, 02:36 PM - 4 min read

Geopolitical tensions have reshaped cricket in the Indian sub-continent, with Bangladesh excluded from the upcoming T20 World Cup amid strained ties with India. The fallout highlights how diplomatic frictions now extend beyond the traditional India-Pakistan axis, leaving Bangladesh exposed without institutional safeguards.

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BCB president Aminul Islam addresses the media in Dhaka on Thursday.

ICC unlikely to hear Bangladesh appeal on World Cup venue shift

January 23, 2026, 08:17 PM - 3 min read

Bangladesh’s appeal against the ICC’s decision to hold its T20 World Cup matches in India is unlikely to be heard, as the Dispute Resolution Committee lacks the authority to review decisions taken by the ICC Board.

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Bangladesh cricketers meet with board officials and sports adviser Asif Nazrul to discuss security concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup. Representational image.

Bangladesh refuses to play T20 WC in India, cites 'security'

January 22, 2026, 05:06 PM - 3 min read

Bangladesh has reiterated its refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India over unresolved security concerns, despite the ICC rejecting a request to move venues. The decision could see Bangladesh replaced in the tournament, raising uncertainty ahead of its February 7 start.

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Bangladesh players confer on the field during a T20 match.

Play in India or be replaced: ICC to Bangladesh

January 19, 2026, 05:02 PM - 4 min read

The ICC has given the Bangladesh Cricket Board a January 21 deadline to confirm participation in the T20 World Cup in India, warning the team could be replaced if it refuses to travel.

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