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,...
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”...
In a development that has sent shockwaves through the cricket world, India has reportedly rejected visa applications for four American cricketers of Pakistani origin ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, raising uncertainty around the USA team’s participation in matches scheduled on Indian soil. The USA squad includes players born in Pakistan, like...
In a major development ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced that the national cricket team will not travel to India for the tournament under the current circumstances. The decision was made after an emergency board meeting involving 17 directors on January 4, 2026, with the...
The ICC has officially announced the complete schedule and venues for the T20 World Cup 2026, sparking excitement among cricket fans—especially with the Pakistan vs India clash now confirmed. The mega event will run from 7 February to 8 March across seven major cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Colombo, and Kandy. Pakistan will...