Chennai, India—The UAE cricket team’s management sent opening batsman Mohammad Zohib back to the UAE from India during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 camp, a move that has sparked controversy and accusations of discrimination. Zohib claimed he was dropped from the squad because of his Pakistani nationality, alleging the entire team management was Indian and that this influenced...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has intensified negotiations with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in an effort to persuade Pakistan to face India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, Jang reports. In meetings at Qaddafi Stadium, ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, and Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam held talks...
As the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 begins on 7 February, cricket fans are spotlighting a group of veteran players who will be among the oldest competitors in the event. Leading the list is Oman all-rounder Mohammed Nadeem, aged 43, making him the tournament’s oldest registered player. He has played 70 T20 internationals so far,...
In a major development ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan has announced it will not take the field against India in the group-stage fixture scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. The government of Pakistan confirmed that while the national team is cleared to participate in the tournament, it will refuse to...
In the third T20 international against Australia in Lahore, Pakistan has set a competitive target of 208 runs after winning the toss and electing to bat first at Qaddafi Stadium, according to reports from Jang. The hosts finished on 207 for six, powered by solid half-centuries from Sa‘eem Ayub (56) and Babar Azam (50 not...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially confirmed Bangladesh’s exit from the upcoming T20 World Cup, ending weeks of uncertainty over the team’s participation. The decision follows Bangladesh’s refusal to travel for scheduled matches after the ICC rejected a request to relocate fixtures, citing tournament logistics and adherence to the original hosting plan. Despite last-ditch...
Bangladesh’s hopes of playing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 are hanging by a thread after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected their plea to shift matches out of India, leaving the team scrambling for a last-minute solution. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president, Aminul Islam, said he is “hoping for a miracle”...
Veteran all-rounder and former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has officially announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), bringing an end to a remarkable 10-year journey in the country’s premier T20 competition. Malik shared the news on social media platform X, saying he cherishes every moment and friendship made on and off the field...
American Madison Keys opened her Australian Open title defence with a tense but ultimately successful performance, rallying to beat Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova 7-6(6), 6-1 in the first round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. The defending champion looked unusually shaky early, dropping the first four games and committing several double faults before finding her rhythm and...
In a refreshing display of sportsmanship and unity, the captains of Pakistan and India’s women’s futsal teams publicly rejected politics ahead of their match at the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Thailand. Before kick-off, Pakistan skipper Kaynat Bukhari presented a traditional Ajrak to Indian captain Jugneet Chhehan, symbolising respect and camaraderie on the pitch, while both sides...