Pakistan Bangladesh World Cup Boycott Threat Failed To Change ICC Policy

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

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The threatened boycott of the India match during the T20 World Cup was projected to fans as a major stand against unfair treatment in world cricket. Pakistan claimed it was defending Bangladesh’s dignity, while Bangladesh framed the dispute as resistance against being ignored by powerful

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Sri Lanka Urges Pakistan On India Match Issue

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket has urged Pakistan to reconsider its reported stance of avoiding matches against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, warning that a boycott could disrupt tournament scheduling and competitive balance. Sri Lanka Urges Pakistan Over India Matches Officials from Sri Lanka Cricket indicated that multinational tournaments depend on all teams participating

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Selective Boycotts Are Not Protest: ICC Must Act Against Pakistan

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Pakistan’s decision to boycott only its match against India while remaining part of the ICC tournament is not a political protest. It is a selective refusal that undermines the very structure of international sport. By granting permission to travel, accepting tournament participation, and remaining eligible for prize money and commercial benefits, Pakistan has already

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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 […]

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Empty Gestures, Full Grounds: The Hypocrisy of India-Pakistan Cricket

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan ended with more than just runs and wickets. While India registered a convincing victory, the match was overshadowed by symbolic gestures that were meant to signal defiance but left many questioning their real value. Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts before and […]

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For the First Time, My TV Will Be Off for India vs Pakistan

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

I have been a cricket fan for more than three decades. Since the 1990s, I have seen almost every match India has played, especially against Pakistan. I have bunked school to catch those tense overs, lied at work to slip away for a quick stream, and even turned down family commitments because nothing matched the […]

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PSL Franchise Joins Boycott Over India-Pakistan Match

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

A Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise has symbolically “boycotted” the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match by tweeting promotional content that omits India. This follows a similar action by IPL’s Punjab Kings. The serves as a tit-for-tat response amid growing tensions surrounding the fixture. What Happened The PSL team’s post used images or graphics that […]

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Punjab Kings Omits Pakistan Name in Post

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

IPL franchise Punjab Kings promoted India’s Asia Cup 2025 clash without mentioning Pakistan. The social media post used hashtags such as “#AsiaCup2025 #INDv” but left out “Pakistan” from both the caption and the match graphic. Fans quickly noticed the omission, and the franchise later turned off comments. Boycott Calls Reach Supreme Court The move came […]

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From Cinema Screens to Cricket Grounds: Why National Bans Don’t Apply to Cricket

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

India has banned Pakistani actors, singers, and OTT content in the wake of recent terror attacks. Entire films like Abir Gulaal and Sardaar Ji 3 have been blocked from Indian release, and even Instagram accounts of Pakistani celebrities have been taken down. Guilds like AICWA and FWICE have declared it a patriotic duty to sever […]

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India to Play Pakistan in Asia Cup Despite Backlash

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

The BCCI has officially confirmed that India will play Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, with the match scheduled for September 14 in the UAE. The announcement came after growing demands from various public figures and citizens to boycott the fixture in light of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and the ongoing Operation […]