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Pakistan India T20 Boycott: Government Directs Forfeit of India Clash

Monday, February 2, 2026

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Pakistan India T20 Boycott: Government Directs Forfeit of India Clash

Pakistan’s government has approved the national cricket team’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 but directed that the side shall not take the field against India in their scheduled Group

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Pakistan’s Strategic T20 Triumph Over Australia Highlights Spin Dominance

Pakistan vs Australia Series On January 31, 2026, Pakistan achieved a significant victory over Australia, winning by 90 runs to secure the T20 series at the Gaddafi Stadium. With this win, Pakistan clinched the series with a game to spare,

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Pakistan-Australia Series Crucial for T20 World Cup Line-Up

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Pakistan-Australia Series: Pakistan’s T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, announced that the upcoming T20 series against Australia is pivotal for determining the final playing XI

PCB Considers Boycott of T20 World Cup Amid ICC Controversy

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is deliberating its participation in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled in India, following Bangladesh’s withdrawal due

T20 World Cup 2026 Squads Unveiled for 20 Teams

Monday, January 26, 2026

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The International Cricket Council has released details on the T20 World Cup 2026 squads as teams prepare for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka starting 7 February. The T20 World Cup

Scotland Replaces Bangladesh in T20 World Cup

Saturday, January 24, 2026

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ICC has confirmed Scotland replaces Bangladesh in the 2026 T20 World Cup after Dhaka’s boycott over security issues in India. The International Cricket Council announced on Saturday that Scotland replaces Bangladesh in

ICC Rejects Bangladesh T20 World Cup Plea Amid Tensions

Thursday, January 22, 2026

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The ICC has dismissed Bangladesh’s request to relocate its matches from India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, insisting on no changes despite security claims. The ICC rejects Bangladesh’s plea to play

Bangladesh ICC Deadline: Scotland Replacement Risk Grows

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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Bangladesh faces a critical ICC deadline on Wednesday, risking expulsion from the 2026 T20 World Cup if it refuses to play matches in India due to security concerns. The Bangladesh Cricket Board

PSL XI Auction Ushers in New Era with $1.6m Purse Boost

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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Pakistan Cricket Board announces shift to PSL XI auction, replacing draft system to enhance transparency and player earnings, starting 26 March in expanded venues including Faisalabad. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has

India Vs New Zealand Odi Series Result: Kiwis Seal Historic 2-1 Victory

Monday, January 19, 2026

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New Zealand defeated India by 41 runs in the third ODI at Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The visitors posted 337 for 8 before bowling out the hosts

Bangladesh Cricket Boycott Ends After BCB Sacks Director

Friday, January 16, 2026

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Bangladesh’s cricketers ended their boycott of domestic matches on Thursday after the Bangladesh Cricket Board removed director Najmul Islam as finance committee chairman and he issued a public apology for disparaging remarks.

Bangladesh Cricketers Boycott Threat Forces BCB Crisis

Thursday, January 15, 2026

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Bangladesh cricketers boycott and have issued a stark ultimatum to BCB director M Najmul Islam, demanding his resignation amid the Tamim Iqbal controversy, with a potential boycott of all sports from Thursday.

ICC Flags Security Threats to Bangladesh in T20 World Cup

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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Dhaka, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul revealed on Monday that the ICC security team highlighted security threats to the national cricket team during the T20

Virat Kohli Second Highest Run Scorer in Cricket

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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Virat Kohli has overtaken Kumar Sangakkara to claim the spot as the second highest run scorer in international cricket, achieving the milestone with a match-winning 93 in India’s ODI victory over New

Bangladesh T20 World Cup in Doubt Over India Tensions

Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto admitted off-field tensions Bangladesh cricket faces are impacting players ahead of the Bangladesh T20 World Cup. The team requested the ICC to shift matches from India

PSL New Franchises Fetch Record Rs3.6bn

Friday, January 9, 2026

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Islamabad sealed two major additions to the Pakistan Super League on 8 January 2026, with Sialkot and Hyderabad joining as new teams after a heated auction that drew global investor interest. The

Bangladesh IPL Ban Escalates Cricket Row with India

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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Dhaka, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – Bangladesh’s interim government banned broadcasts of the 2026 Indian Premier League on Monday, citing the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s decision to have Kolkata

Bangladesh IPL Ban Follows Mustafizur Release

Monday, January 5, 2026

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Bangladesh’s interim government imposed an indefinite ban on IPL broadcasts on Monday, January 5, 2026, following the BCCI’s instruction to KKR to release pacer Mustafizur Rahman without stating reasons. The move addresses

Bangladesh Seeks T20 World Cup Shift Amid India Tensions

Sunday, January 4, 2026

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Dhaka, Sunday, January 4, 2026 – Bangladesh has formally instructed its cricket board to seek a Bangladesh T20 World Cup shift from India to Sri Lanka. The move follows safety concerns for

India Sports Achievements 2025: 12 Historic Wins

Saturday, January 3, 2026

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India Sports Achievements 2025: India capped a remarkable year in sports by clinching multiple global titles and setting records, highlighted by maiden victories in cricket and squash, alongside Neeraj Chopra’s breakthrough throw.

Afghanistan T20 World Cup Squad: Rashid Leads 15 Stars

Friday, January 2, 2026

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Rashid Khan will captain Afghanistan’s 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The announcement on 31 December 2025 includes key returns like Mujeeb Ur

BPL 2025: BCB Takes Over Chattogram Royals in Shock Move

Saturday, December 27, 2025

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) took over ownership of Chattogram Royals on Wednesday, 25 December 2025, after the franchise owner withdrew. This happened a day before the start of BPL 2025-26. The

PSL New Franchises Draw 12 Bids for 2026 Growth

Thursday, December 25, 2025

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) received 12 bids for two PSL new franchises on 24 December 2025 in Lahore. The announcement followed a tender process that attracted parties from the United States,

Winter Destinations South Asia: 10 Top Escapes for 2025

Monday, December 22, 2025

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As winter sets in across much of the globe, travellers seek Winter destinations South Asia for diverse climates. From snowy Himalayan peaks in India and Nepal to sunny beaches in Sri Lanka

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Pakistan India T20 Boycott: Government Directs Forfeit of India Clash

Pakistan’s Strategic T20 Triumph Over Australia Highlights Spin Dominance

Pakistan-Australia Series Crucial for T20 World Cup Line-Up

PCB Considers Boycott of T20 World Cup Amid ICC Controversy

T20 World Cup 2026 Squads Unveiled for 20 Teams

Scotland Replaces Bangladesh in T20 World Cup

ICC Rejects Bangladesh T20 World Cup Plea Amid Tensions

Bangladesh ICC Deadline: Scotland Replacement Risk Grows

PSL XI Auction Ushers in New Era with $1.6m Purse Boost

India Vs New Zealand Odi Series Result: Kiwis Seal Historic 2-1 Victory

Bangladesh Cricket Boycott Ends After BCB Sacks Director

Bangladesh Cricketers Boycott Threat Forces BCB Crisis

ICC Flags Security Threats to Bangladesh in T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli Second Highest Run Scorer in Cricket

Bangladesh T20 World Cup in Doubt Over India Tensions

PSL New Franchises Fetch Record Rs3.6bn

Bangladesh IPL Ban Escalates Cricket Row with India

Bangladesh IPL Ban Follows Mustafizur Release

Bangladesh Seeks T20 World Cup Shift Amid India Tensions

India Sports Achievements 2025: 12 Historic Wins

Afghanistan T20 World Cup Squad: Rashid Leads 15 Stars

BPL 2025: BCB Takes Over Chattogram Royals in Shock Move

PSL New Franchises Draw 12 Bids for 2026 Growth

Winter Destinations South Asia: 10 Top Escapes for 2025

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