The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly considering alternate venues within India to host Bangladesh’s matches during the T20 World Cup 2026, amid ongoing concerns from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over player safety. Read More: Bangladesh asks ICC to move World Cup games According to reports, the ICC is unlikely to approve BCB’s request to move all of Bangladesh’s […]
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Bangladesh in talks with ICC over fate of cricket World Cup games
Bangladesh cricket said Wednesday it was in talks with governing body the ICC seeking a “practical” solution to its request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India. India forced Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman to quit the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, prompting anger in Dhaka. With ties tense between the […]
Heavy rain deepens humanitarian crisis in Gaza
GAZA/THE HAGUE: Authorities in Gaza warned on Monday that more war-damaged buildings could collapse due to heavy rain, worsening conditions in the already devastated enclave. The weather has also hampered efforts to recover bodies still trapped beneath rubble. Read More: Winter rains drown Palestinian refugee shelters in Gaza At least 12 people were killed on Friday when two […]
ICC faces criticism for excluding Pakistan from T20 poster
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come under scrutiny after no Pakistani cricketer was featured on the ticket poster for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. The poster, released by the ICC on social media platforms, prominently displays the captains of India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, and England, but excludes Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha. […]
ICC rankings: Rohit Sharma rises, Rashid Khan leads bowlers
The International Cricket Council released fresh player rankings on Wednesday, bringing major changes across formats and highlighting standout performances from several top cricketing nations. The latest update reflects a highly competitive phase in global cricket, with multiple players rising sharply in different categories. India’s Rohit Sharma now leads the ODI batting rankings after climbing to […]
ICC fines Pakistan after ODI win over Sri Lanka
Rawalpindi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) fined Pakistan for a slow over rate in the first ODI against Sri Lanka.The match was played on November 11 in Rawalpindi as part of a three-match ODI series.Pakistan completed four overs fewer than the scheduled number, prompting the ICC to impose a penalty. The ICC announced Pakistan would […]
Pakistan’s Sidra Nawaz named in ICC Women’s World Cup Team of the Tournament
DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the Women’s Cricket World Cup Team of the Tournament, with Pakistan wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz earning a place among the world’s best for her outstanding glovework. Sidra impressed throughout the competition, finishing with the most dismissals and four stumpings — two of which came in Pakistan’s […]
Rain delays toss for India–South Africa Women’s World Cup final
MUMBAI – Rain and a wet outfield delayed the toss for the highly anticipated Women’s World Cup final between India and South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. The toss, originally scheduled for 2:30 pm, was pushed back by 30 minutes to 3:00 pm (0930 GMT), with the start time revised to 3:30 […]
Former Referee Chris Broad alleges ICC leniency over India
Former ICC match referee Chris Broad has accused the global cricket body of showing leniency towards India. Broad, father of ex-England cricketer Stuart Broad, worked as a referee from 2003 to 2024. He oversaw numerous India matches and claims political influence often affected match decisions. Broad shared his views in an interview with The Telegraph […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Hold Qatar-Mediated Talks to Ease Border Tensions
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Afghanistan held high-level talks in Doha on Saturday, mediated by Qatar, in an effort to ease tensions after a week of deadly cross-border clashes. While discussions continued late into the night, officials said a breakthrough was still uncertain. The meeting was led by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, along with National […]