Afghanistan’s cricket team has suffered a major setback as fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq is ruled out of the T20 World Cup. He will also miss next week’s three-match T20 series against the West Indies. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed that Naveen-ul-Haq will undergo surgery at the end of January. The board has not yet named a […]
T20 World Cup 2026
PCB finalises T20 World Cup 2026 probables as Hesson set for Lahore talks
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is closing in on its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with final consultations expected later this week in Lahore. Discussions will also cover the upcoming home T20 International (T20I) series against Australia. Read More: PCB ‘submits’ preliminary squad for T20I World Cup 2026 to ICC White-ball head coach Mike […]
ICC explores alternate venues for Bangladesh’s World Cup matches
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 […]
India’s Tilak Varma out for three weeks after groin surgery
NEW DELHI: India batter Tilak Varma will be sidelined for nearly three weeks after undergoing surgery for a groin issue, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Thursday. The 23-year-old had the procedure on Wednesday and was discharged from the hospital on Thursday morning. He is currently stable and scheduled to […]
T20 World Cup 2026 hit by Indian visa delays
Players holding Pakistani passports or of Pakistani origin are facing delays in obtaining Indian visas ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Sources revealed on Tuesday that several teams have been affected by the issue. Teams from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Italy, Canada, and the United States are reportedly experiencing visa-related difficulties. The […]
Indian presenter clarifies stepping away from BPL
Indian sports presenter Ridhima Pathak has addressed reports claiming she was removed from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh. Pathak denied being dropped and said she voluntarily chose to step away from the league due to the prevailing political climate. Read More: BPL honours slain youth leader Osman Hadi with […]
Sri Lanka may strip Asalanka of T20I captaincy ahead of World Cup
Sri Lanka’s T20I captain Charith Asalanka may be removed ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The decision comes after the team’s recent disappointing performances in T20Is. Chief selector Upul Tharanga confirmed that the captaincy slot will be reviewed following the ongoing tri-nation series. Selectors will hold discussions with the coach before finalizing the decision. […]
Pakistan, India to face-off in T20 World Cup 2026 on Feb 15: reports
The International Cricket Council has reportedly finalised the schedule of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with a high-octane encounter between arch-rivals Pakistan and India slated for February 15. As per Indian media reports, the 10th edition of the men’s T20 World Cup is likely to be played between February 7 and March 8, […]