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Nasser Hussain Comments on ICC T20 Dispute

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has commented on the ongoing dispute involving Pakistan, Bangladesh and the International Cricket Council over scheduling and participation issues during a T20 World Cup controversy. Nasser Hussain ICC Row Hussain said the concerns raised by Pakistan and Bangladesh reflected frustration over decision making processes in international

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Confirms India Match Boycott

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the national team’s decision to boycott its scheduled cricket match against India, calling it a political step taken to express solidarity with Bangladesh during ongoing diplomatic tensions. Shehbaz Sharif on India Match Boycott Shehbaz Sharif said the move was taken at the government level and conveyed through the Pakistan

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India Under-19 Defeat Afghanistan to Reach World Cup Final

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

India Under-19 produced a commanding batting performance to defeat Afghanistan Under-19 by seven wickets in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026, sealing their place in the tournament final. Afghanistan Put Up Strong Total Afghanistan chose to bat first and posted an imposing total of 310 for 4 in their allotted […]

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MS Dhoni Backs India as ‘Dangerous’ at T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Former India captain MS Dhoni has expressed strong confidence in the Indian cricket team’s chances at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, calling them “one of the most dangerous teams” in the tournament while cautioning that dew could influence match outcomes. Praise for Team Strength Speaking at a public event, Dhoni said India’s squad […]

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India U19 Beat Pakistan by 58 Runs in U19 World Cup

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

India’s Under-19 team registered a comprehensive 58-run victory over Pakistan in the Super Six stage of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Batting first, India were bowled out for 252 in 49.5 overs, recovering well after losing early wickets. The innings was anchored by Uday Saharan, who scored a composed half-century, […]

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Pakistan to Forfeit India Match in T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Pakistan will officially forfeit its scheduled group-stage match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming it will not take the field for the high-profile fixture. The match was slated to be played under the tournament’s hybrid hosting arrangement. Points Awarded to India As per ICC playing conditions, the forfeit will result […]

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PCB Cancels T20 World Cup Kit Launch Event

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has cancelled a planned special event to unveil the national team’s kit for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The event was scheduled to take place ahead of Pakistan’s ongoing T20I series and was expected to mark the formal launch of the World Cup jersey. Reason Behind the Decision According […]

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WCA Escalates Dispute With ICC Over World Cup Rules

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has raised fresh objections against the International Cricket Council (ICC) ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, intensifying tensions following the controversial exclusion of Bangladesh from the tournament. Clash Over Player Participation Terms The WCA criticised a new set of squad participation terms circulated by the ICC to

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ICC rankings: Suryakumar, Pandya, Root rise

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Several leading international cricketers have climbed the latest ICC men’s rankings following strong performances across formats in recent series. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya Rise India’s Suryakumar Yadav moved up in the T20I batting rankings after consistent scores in recent matches, reinforcing his position among the world’s top short-format batters. Indian

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Former Pakistan Players Warn PCB Against T20 World Cup Boycott

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Former Pakistan cricketers have cautioned the Pakistan Cricket Board against any move to boycott the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following tensions linked to Bangladesh. They said withdrawing from the tournament would harm Pakistan’s cricketing interests and strain its relationship with the International Cricket Council. Concerns Over Global Standing The former players said a