Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said his recent meetings with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and ICC officials focused only on ensuring Bangladesh was treated fairly. He dismissed reports suggesting any other conditions were discussed. Naqvi spoke to the media in Peshawar on Tuesday. He clarified that Pakistan had no personal or institutional interest […]
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Putting money first, cricket last: the Bangladesh India ICC row
The removal of Bangladesh from the ICC T20 World Cup in India has sparked a governance crisis in international cricket, raising questions about the role of money and politics in the sport. Read More: ICC rejects Bangladesh’s plea to play T20 World Cup matches Analysts and commentators argue that India’s dominant influence over the International Cricket Council (ICC) […]
Pakistan to decide on T20 World Cup participation next week
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Pakistan is expected to make a final decision next week on whether its cricket team will participate in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, keeping open the possibility of a boycott following Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the tournament. Read More: PCB to decide on T20 World Cup participation in a few days The decision was anticipated on Monday […]
Pakistan’s World Cup fate rests with government
LAHORE – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the government will decide if Pakistan participates in the T20 World Cup. He emphasized that the PCB follows government directives, not the ICC. Naqvi added that plans are ready once the government announces a decision. Speaking to the media, Naqvi said the final decision awaits […]
Pakistan may boycott T20 World Cup 2026 if Bangladesh skips India matches
Pakistan is reportedly considering a boycott of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 if Bangladesh decides against participating due to its refusal to play matches in India over security concerns. Sources told Geo News that Pakistan’s stance depends on the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) response to Bangladesh’s request to relocate its matches. Read More: Haris […]
Bangladesh refuses to play T20 World Cup in India
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that its team will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup. The decision comes amid ongoing security concerns and unresolved issues with the Indian authorities. Officials said the board’s position will not change. Bangladesh Sports Advisor Dr. Asif Nazrul met with players before announcing the decision. […]
Bangladesh seek last chance to play T20 World Cup
Bangladesh are seeking what officials have described as a “miracle” to secure their participation in next month’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected their request to move matches out of India. Read More: ICC rejects Bangladesh’s plea to play T20 World Cup matches outside India The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Thursday […]
ICC ready to replace Bangladesh in World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to include a replacement team if Bangladesh skips the World Cup in India. Officials said this move ensures the tournament proceeds smoothly without delays or disruptions. The ICC gave the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) a one-day window to decide on participation. According to sources, the ICC Board Members […]
Bangladesh blocks Indian ICC official ahead of T20
Bangladesh has denied a visa to an Indian ICC official ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Only Andrew Ephgrave, ICC’s Head of Anti-Corruption and Security, was allowed entry. The move has intensified diplomatic and cricketing tensions just weeks before the tournament begins. The two-member ICC delegation was cut in half due to visa refusal. […]
Bangladesh cricket erupts as players boycott BPL
Bangladesh cricket faced turmoil on Thursday as players boycotted the first Bangladesh Premier League match. They demanded BCB Director Najmul Islam resign. The action followed controversial remarks against national cricketers that sparked outrage nationwide. The boycott delayed the opening game between Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. Players refused to appear for […]