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Inside Story: How ICC and PCB Resolved Tensions to Save India vs Pakistan T20 Clash

The ten-day-long impasse between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the India vs Pakistan Group A fixture in the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end earlier this week. The Government of Pakistan reversed its earlier stance, allowing Salman Ali Agha and…

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BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Welcomes Pakistan’s Decision to Play India in T20 World Cup 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reverse its earlier boycott and agree to play arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup 2026. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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Inside the geopolitical drama threatening to overshadow T20 Cricket World Cup

Boycotts, security fears and power struggles collide as cricket’s most profitable event begins in South Asia this month. Namita Singh reports from Delhi

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Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup after boycott

Scotland will replace Bangladesh after their request to play their matches outside of India was denied by the ICC

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ICC Set to Replace Bangladesh with Scotland After Deadline Missed

The prolonged standoff between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be nearing its end, with Bangladesh likely to be replaced at the ICC T20 World Cup. With the 24-hour deadline issued by the ICC now expired and no formal communication received from the…

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Bangladesh rejected after request to relocate T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India

Scotland could replace Bangladesh at the tournament if they refuse to travel to India

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Scotland could replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup after ICC ‘issues ultimatum’

Bangladesh reportedly given 21 Jan deadline as ICC refuses to alter tournament schedule

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Pakistan Considers Withdrawing from 2026 ICC T20 World Cup as Bangladesh Row with India Escalates

Pakistan signals it could withdraw from the 2026 T20 World Cup if Bangladesh's concerns about travelling to India aren't addressed. The ICC faces an unprecedented crisis with two nations potentially boycotting.

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Bangladesh calls for World Cup move amid India tensions

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Bangladesh doubles down on demand to move T20 World Cup matches out of India

Standoff with ICC continues after talks to resolve issue fail to produce breakthrough

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Brazil Created Its Own Digital Payment System. Trump Says It Hurts U.S. Businesses.

Digital payment system PIX has won the hearts of millions of Brazilians, and the ire of the Trump administration.

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Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal survives heart attack during match; doctor shares warnings for players

Former captain of Bangladesh cricket team Tamim Iqbal is now recovering from the heart attack he had experienced during a match. "He suffered a heart attack. What I know so far is that his heart started to function better," Debashis Chowdhury, a medical officer of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB),…

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Tamim Iqbal: Former Bangladesh cricket captain rushed to hospital after suffering heart attack during match

Tamim remains under close observation on a coronary care unit after emergency procedure to unblock an artery

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Shakib Al Hasan fails second bowling action test ahead of Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: In a new setback ahead of the Champions Trophy, Shakib Al Hasan was banned from rolling his arm over in both local and international cricket after failing a second test of his bowling action.

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Mehidy named Bangladesh captain for West Indies ODIs in Shanto's absence

NEW DELHI: Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been named Bangladesh’s captain for the upcoming West Indies ODIs, following the absence of regular captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.

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Najmul Hossain Shanto named Bangladesh captain for Afghanistan ODI series

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Najmul Hossain Shanto to lead Bangladesh in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in Sharjah, following discussions about his all-format captaincy position. This appointment comes after Shanto's meeting with BCB president Faruque Ahmed.

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Bangladesh Cricket Board dismisses 11 board directors

Following the rules mentioned in its Constitution, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has dismissed 11 of its board directors, including former BCB president Nazmul Hassan and Bangladesh Premier League chairman Sheikh Sohel, for failing to attend three or more consecutive meetings.

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'BCB should tell': Shakib Al Hasan on his participation in Afghanistan ODI series

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has expressed uncertainty regarding his participation in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, scheduled to be played in the UAE from November 6.

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Clashes erupt over Shakib Al Hasan's Test squad status ahead of Bangladesh vs South Africa match

Clashes broke out between pro and anti Shakib Al Hasan groups outside the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday, on the eve of the first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa.

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'Unlikely I am going home': Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan on playing farewell Test in Mirpur

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he is almost certain he will not be returning home for a farewell Test match against South Africa next week with public anger over his silence during deadly protests in the country not subsiding.

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Shakib Al Hasan's farewell Test in Bangladesh could become reality amid security concerns

Bangladesh's cricket star Shakib Al Hasan might be able to play his farewell Test match at home as he desired, with growing support from top officials on the issue. According to a Cricbuzz report, Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain expressed his personal wish for Shakib to end…

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Shakib Al Hasan urges safe passage for farewell Test on home soil

Embroiled in political turmoil back home, Bangladesh stalwart says he is done with T20Is; Champions Trophy to be last ODI appearance

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Shakib Al Hasan to continue playing for Bangladesh amid legal proceedings

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced that Shakib Al Hasan, the veteran all-rounder, will continue to play and represent Bangladesh until proven guilty, despite his involvement in a First Information Report (FIR) related to a murder case amid recent unrest. This decision comes following a legal notice demanding…

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'Really sad': Women's T20 World Cup moving out of Bangladesh leaves home team's captain Nigar Sultana disappointed

Nigar Sultana, the captain of the Bangladesh women's cricket team, has expressed her disappointment regarding the recent decision to relocate the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates, adding that this change in venue has deprived her team of the opportunity to compete in a…

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Faruque Ahmed named BCB president after Nazmul Hassan quits

NEW DELHI: Following the departure of Nazmul Hassan, a close friend of ousted prime leader Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) named former skipper Faruque Ahmed as president on Wednesday.

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