With Bangladesh replaced by Scotland, Pakistan unveil T20 World Cup squad

Pakistan has unveiled their 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, captained by Salman Agha. The 2009 champions, featuring Babar Azam and a strong pace attack led by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, will face co-hosts India in Group A. Their campaign begins against the Netherlands…

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‘India is not safe for us’: BCB’s final word as they say ‘accept ICC’s decision’

Bangladesh has accepted the ICC’s decision to replace its national team with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board cited government advice regarding safety concerns in India as the reason for their refusal to travel. Despite repeated efforts and alternative proposals, the ICC did not agree…

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‘ICC gave Bangladesh warning’ – Virat Kohli’s coach slams Bangladesh

Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, supports the ICC’s decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2026. This follows Bangladesh’s refusal to participate as scheduled, citing security concerns that the ICC and independent assessments found unsubstantiated. The ICC’s move aims to maintain tournament integrity and avoid…

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How Jadeja’s ‘attack kar’ mantra powered Parth Bhut against Shubman Gill

Ravindra Jadeja’s constant encouragement proved pivotal as Saurashtra’s Parth Bhut dominated Shubman Gill, taking 10 wickets in their Ranji Trophy win over Punjab. Bhut, inspired by Jadeja, credited his hero’s guidance for his match-winning performance and fulfilling a childhood dream of playing alongside him. …

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Hours after Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 WC, BCB director quits

Bangladesh cricket faced fresh turmoil as BCB director Ishtiaque Sadeque resigned on the same day the ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Sadeque cited family and personal reasons, denying any internal disputes. The ICC removed Bangladesh after it refused to play in India over security…

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Joe Root masterclass levels ODI series as England beat Sri Lanka in Colombo

England leveled the ODI series against Sri Lanka at 1-1. Joe Root played a crucial role with a steady 75 runs. England chased down a target of 220 with five wickets in hand. The bowlers also performed well, using spin extensively. The series decider is set for Tuesday. Both teams…

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U19 WC: Mhatre stars as India outpower New Zealand to stay unbeaten

India continued their dominant run in the U-19 World Cup with a seven-wicket DLS win over New Zealand in a rain-hit match. After restricting New Zealand to 135, led by strong spells from RS Ambrish and Henil Patel, India chased a revised target of 130 with ease. Skipper Ayush Mhatre…

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ICC announces updated fixtures after Bangladesh exit from T20 World Cup

Scotland steps in for Bangladesh at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, after Dhaka cited security concerns for playing in India. The ICC confirmed Scotland will join Group C, with all other match details remaining unchanged. Bangladesh’s refusal to travel despite security assurances led…

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T20 WC: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland; all eyes on Pakistan now

The ICC has confirmed that Bangladesh will not take part in the T20 World Cup after the BCB refused to play under the published schedule. Scotland have been officially named as their replacement and will compete in Group C alongside England, Italy, Nepal and West Indies. The announcement was made…

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‘Let Pakistan PM come’: PCB chief warns ICC after B’desh’s T20 WC call

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup will depend on the government’s decision after Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland. He stated that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will take the final call once he returns. Naqvi criticised the ICC for unfairly treating Bangladesh, questioned selective decision-making,…

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Bangladesh out of T20 World Cup; Scotland named replacement

The ICC has officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the men’s T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. Scotland will play in Group C with Italy, Nepal, West Indies and England. The move follows Bangladesh’s refusal to tour India over security concerns, which the ICC…

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‘Thank you, Surya’: How Suryakumar Yadav’s No. 3 sacrifice revived Sarfaraz Khan

Suryakumar Yadav’s selfless act of sacrificing his No. 3 batting spot for Sarfaraz Khan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy has been credited by Sarfaraz for his remarkable turnaround in form. This gesture, along with valuable advice, reignited Sarfaraz’s confidence, leading to a stellar white-ball season and an IPL…

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