The launch of Pakistan’s ICC T20 World Cup kit has been cancelled due to unavoidable reasons. The event was scheduled today after the toss of Pakistan’s second T20 match against Australia. Sources say uncertainty over Pakistan’s participation in the World Cup may have also influenced the decision. According to officials, the kit unveiling was intended […]
T20 World Cup 2026
ICC unveils official anthem ‘Feel the Thrill’ for T20 World Cup 2026
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday released the official anthem for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, titled ‘Feel the Thrill’, ahead of the tournament scheduled in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Read More: Cricket fans are outraged at the official anthem for the ICC World The two-minute soundtrack was composed […]
ICC announces umpires and referees line-up
The ICC has announced match officials for the T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan’s Ahsan Raza and Asif Yaqoob are among the appointed umpires. The appointments aim to ensure fair play throughout the tournament. For the high-profile Pakistan vs India clash, Richard Illingworth and Dharmasena will serve as on-field umpires. Organizers have chosen experienced officials to […]
India hides Nipah risk, T20 World Cup faces threat
India faces criticism for allegedly hiding the true scale of a Nipah virus outbreak ahead of the T20 World Cup. Officials report only two cases in West Bengal since December 2025. However, independent sources confirm at least five infections in Kolkata hospitals, including healthcare workers. The Nipah virus has a fatality rate between 40 and […]
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 […]
ICC reportedly replaces Bangladesh with Scotland
According to cricket websites, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly included Scotland in the T20 World Cup in place of Bangladesh. The tournament is scheduled to take place in India. Scotland has been placed in Group C alongside Italy, Nepal, West Indies, and England, the sources added. The move comes after Bangladesh refused to […]
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 […]
Haris Rauf likely to miss T20 World Cup squad
Karachi: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is likely to be left out of the national squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, set to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, sources told Geo News on Tuesday. Read More: Haris Rauf says focused on cricket, not criticism at T20 World Cup Rauf, […]
Bangladesh to decide on T20 World Cup participation by Jan 21
DHAKA: Bangladesh will make a final decision on its participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup, including whether to travel to India, on January 21, sources reported. The International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly set the deadline for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after weeks of discussions over security concerns. Read More: Bangladesh rejects Indian official’s visa […]
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. […]