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  T20 World Cup 2026: ICC announces list of match officials, umpires for IND vs PAK clash confirmed

  Cricket | January 30, 2026 17:45 IST

  The International Cricket Council, on Friday, confirmed the appointments of match officials for the group stage of the upcoming T20 World Cup. The mega event is starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka and 24 officials will serve as on-field umpires for the group stage matches.

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  USA announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026; Aaron Jones dropped after being banned

  Cricket | January 30, 2026 17:38 IST

  USA named a 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 starting Feb 7. Aaron Jones was dropped after receiving an anti-corruption ban, while Saurabh Netravalkar has been picked. USA open their campaign against India in Mumbai.

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  T20 World Cup 2026 warm up matches schedule confirmed, two Indian teams to play

  Cricket | January 29, 2026 13:41 IST

  A total of 16 warm-up matches are scheduled to take place from February 2 to February 6 ahead of the T20 World Cup. Notably, apart from the main Indian team, India A will also feature in matches against the USA, and Namibia in Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru.

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  Former PCB secretary questions Board's 'purpose' for Pakistan's potential T20 World Cup pull out

  Cricket | January 27, 2026 20:48 IST

  Pakistan have deferred their decision on participating in the T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh were removed from the tournament following the latter's refusal to travel to India.

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  ICC keeps Bangladesh media on hold after rejecting accreditation for T20 World Cup 2026 in India

  Cricket | January 27, 2026 16:25 IST

  The ICC is revising its media accreditation process for Bangladeshi journalists after Bangladesh withdrew from the T20 World Cup in India, citing security concerns. Several applications were rejected, prompting the BCB to seek clarification as journalists are asked to reapply.

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  ICC's massive U-turn set to shock Pakistan amid T20 World Cup boycott row, Bangladesh on standby

  Cricket | January 27, 2026 12:55 IST

  Pakistan are reportedly contemplating boycotting the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting from February 7, to show their support for Bangladesh. However, ICC has planned a massive move in that case, keeping Bangladesh on standby if Pakistan pull out.

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  Disappointed with T20 World Cup snub, West Indies cricketer Evin Lewis hints at retirement

  Cricket | January 27, 2026 10:10 IST

  West Indies announced their 15-member T20 World Cup squad on Monday as fast bowler Alzarri Joseph missed out. Meanwhile, opening batter Evin Lewis has been dropped from the squad despite playing 67 T20Is for the Caribbean side.

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  Scotland, Bangladesh's replacement in T20 World Cup 2026, announce 15-member squad for mega event

  Cricket | January 27, 2026 7:36 IST

  Scotland have made a late entry to the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh pulled out, following the ICC's refusal to grant their request to move their matches out of India. Scotland have replaced Bangladesh in Group C and will start their campaign on February 7.

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  What kind of sanctions can ICC impose on Pakistan if they boycott India clash or entire T20 WC 2026?

  Cricket | January 27, 2026 7:08 IST

  ICC has warned Pakistan of severe sanctions if they boycott the India clash or the entire T20 World Cup, that is scheduled to get underway on February 7. Here's the list of sanctions ICC can impose on Pakistan in such a case.

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  ICC warns Pakistan of severe repercussions over T20 World Cup 2026 boycott conundrum: Report

  Cricket | January 25, 2026 12:25 IST

  With the tensions boiling over and Bangladesh being removed from the T20 World Cup 2026, severe sanctions could follow the Pakistan cricket team if they choose to go the same route as Bangladesh and do not participate in the tournament.

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  Bangladesh issue statement after being replaced by Scotland for T20 World Cup 2026

  Cricket | January 24, 2026 23:39 IST

  Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed their withdrawal from the T20 World Cup 2026, citing government-issued security concerns about travelling to India. Despite multiple requests to relocate matches to Sri Lanka, the ICC's refusal left the BCB with no choice but to pull out.

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  Bangladesh pull out of T20 World Cup 2026: 5 instances teams opted out of ICC tournaments

  Cricket | January 24, 2026 23:38 IST

  Bangladesh's withdrawal from the 2026 T20 World Cup due to security concerns has sparked discussions on teams opting out of ICC events for similar reasons. It has happened multiple times in the past. Meanwhile, ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the forthcoming edition.

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  'Cricket is finished': Distraught Bangladesh players react against BCB with T20 World Cup dream over

  Cricket | January 23, 2026 16:54 IST

  With every passing minute, Bangladesh's hopes to play in the T20 World Cup are ending fast. ICC are expected to announce Scotland as their replacement at any moment. With the dream over, Bangladesh cricketers are left distraught, reacting against BCB and their government.

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  Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan: Stats comparison in T20Is ahead of India vs New Zealand series

  Cricket | January 20, 2026 16:55 IST

  Sanju Samson or Ishan Kishan? Who should be Abhishek Sharma's opening partner in the first T20I against New Zealand? Both are in the T20 World Cup squad for India and this series could prove to be a rehearsal to partner Abhishek at the top of the order.

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  Naveen-ul-Haq ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026, know what happened

  Cricket | January 15, 2026 22:01 IST

  Afghanistan suffer a blow as Naveen-ul-Haq is ruled out of the West Indies T20Is and next month’s T20 World Cup due to injury. Rashid Khan has left MI Cape Town for national duty, with Kieron Pollard joining the SA20 side.

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  ICC rejects Bangladesh sports adviser Asif Nazrul's claim that it validated security threat in India

  Cricket | January 12, 2026 19:44 IST

  The Bangladesh sports adviser, Asif Nazrul, has claimed that the ICC has validated the security concerns of the Bangladesh team for their travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026. He claimed that the ICC listed three reasons that will increase the threat.

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  'Won't compromise on Bangladesh's security, honour, dignity': Asif Nazrul on T20 World Cup row

  Cricket | January 07, 2026 20:20 IST

  Bangladesh have refused to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to 'security concerns'. The Bangladesh government's sports advisor reiterated that they are not willing to travel to India and will be writing another letter to the ICC.

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  Bangladesh announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Litton Das named captain

  Cricket | January 04, 2026 12:57 IST

  With the T20 World Cup 2026 set to kick off on February 7, the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) has announced its squad for the upcoming edition of the tournament. Litton Das will be leading the side in the tournament.

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  Afghanistan announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Rashid Khan to lead

  Cricket | December 31, 2025 13:23 IST

  Afghanistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Rashid Khan will lead the team while Ibrahim Zadran has been named the vice-captain of the team. Mujeeb Ur Rahman has also made his comeback to the team.

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  'Class performer': Dilip Vengsarkar opens up on Yashasvi Jaiswal's selection situation

  Cricket | December 25, 2025 20:36 IST

  Former India cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar recently came forward and talked about the selection status of star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal after he was left out of India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.