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Tilak Varma to Miss New Zealand T20Is

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

India batter Tilak Varma will miss the upcoming T20 International matches against New Zealand as part of a fitness management plan ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Team management has decided to give Varma additional time to complete his recovery and regain full match fitness. Squad Movement and Timeline Varma is expected to […]

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Jay Shah Warns Bangladesh Over T20 World Cup Pullout

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has indicated that its men’s team may not travel to India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, citing security concerns. The tournament is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches planned across multiple Indian venues. ICC Pushback And Possible Action ICC Chairman Jay Shah is […]

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Pakistan Won’t Boycott T20 World Cup Over Bangladesh Issue – Report

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to consider boycotting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in support of Bangladesh after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected Bangladesh’s request to move their matches from India to Sri Lanka. Latif said such a boycott could show solidarity and challenge current […]

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Scotland May Replace Bangladesh In T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

The International Cricket Council has indicated that Scotland could replace Bangladesh in the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup if Bangladesh decides not to travel to India for the tournament. The situation has arisen after Bangladesh raised concerns over participating at the scheduled venues. Why It Matters The T20 World Cup is a major global event, […]

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ICC Issues Ultimatum to Bangladesh for T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

The International Cricket Council has asked Bangladesh to confirm its participation in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, warning that failure to comply with the tournament schedule could lead to the team being replaced. The global body has made it clear that Bangladesh must agree to play its designated matches in India. Venue Dispute […]

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Chinnaswamy Stadium Cleared to Host Cricket Matches

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has received approval from the Karnataka government to resume hosting Indian Premier League matches and international cricket fixtures. The clearance allows the venue to return to the cricket calendar after a temporary suspension on hosting major events. Government Approval With Conditions State authorities granted permission subject

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BCB-ICC Deadlock Continues Over T20 World Cup Venues

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board and the International Cricket Council remain locked in a dispute over where Bangladesh will play its matches in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With the tournament approaching, the two sides have yet to reach an agreement on venue arrangements. Bangladesh’s Position Bangladesh has reiterated its reluctance to play its […]

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Iyer, Bishnoi Added to India T20I Squad

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Shreyas Iyer and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi have been added to India’s T20 International squad for the ongoing series against New Zealand. The team management made the changes to strengthen the squad following availability and fitness-related considerations. Squad Update and Context Iyer’s inclusion marks his return to the T20I setup after being out of the format […]

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Gambhir’s Role Questioned in Rohit ODI Captaincy Exit

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has alleged that head coach Gautam Gambhir played an influential role in the decision to remove Rohit Sharma as India’s One Day International captain. Tiwary claimed the move was executed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar but suggested that Gambhir “fired the gun from his shoulder,” implying behind-the-scenes pressure rather than […]

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BPL Rescheduled After Players Boycott Over Official Row

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026 was rescheduled after players boycotted scheduled matches on January 15, refusing to take the field in protest against remarks by a senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official. Two matches did not start as players stuck to their demand for administrative action. Officials Removed, Schedule Revised In response to the […]