Cricket Sports

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 […]

Cricket Sports

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 […]

Cricket Sports

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

Cricket Sports

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

Cricket Sports

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

Cricket Sports

Bangladesh Accepts ICC Decision on T20 World Cup Exit

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that it will not challenge the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to remove the national team from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to travel to India for its scheduled matches. The board said it respects the ICC’s ruling and will not pursue arbitration […]

Cricket Sports

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 […]

Cricket Sports

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 […]

Cricket Sports

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 […]

Cricket Sports

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, […]