ICC T20 World Cup 2026 News

Bangladesh cricket crisis: BCB removes Nazmul as head of financial commitee

Despite Nazmul's removal by the BCB, both BPL matches slated for Thursday have been delayed

Former India star says India should not play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup

Tiwary went further to explain that the issue transcends the realm of sports, and humanitarian considerations should always take precedence.

Injury forces Washington Sundar out of NZ T20 series, Badoni steps in

The BCCI has not yet clarified whether this injury, described as "acute onset discomfort in his left lower rib," will affect Sundar's participation in the T20 World Cup.

T20 WC 2026 visa controversy: Why Pakistani-origin cricketers face delays?

Visa issues for US cricketers of Pakistani origin add fresh uncertainty to the T20 World Cup 2026 build-up, after administrative friction over Bangladesh travel and hosting plans.

T20 World Cup 2026 venue row: Bangladesh open to all venues except India

Sports advisor Nazrul said that Bangladesh has no objection to playing in neutral countries but believes the current environment makes participation in India unfeasible

PCB offers to host Bangladesh's 2026 T20 WC matches in Pakistan: Report

Notably, BCB is demanding their matches to be shifted from India to Sri Lanka, who are the co-hosts of the tournament

BCB's security concern in question as Saikat takes field for IND vs NZ ODIs

Saikat served as the TV umpire during the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh games may be shifted to Chennai, Trivandrum

With weeks to go for the T20 World Cup, the ICC is exploring alternative Indian venues for Bangladesh's matches amid security concerns and the BCB's request to move games to Sri Lanka.

'Not our...': Here's what BCCI said on Bangladesh's demands for T20 WC 2026

The controversy between the BCCI and the BCB surfaced after the Indian board asked IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh board official calls Tamim 'an Indian agent'

Tamim Iqbal, one of Bangladesh's most accomplished batters, had urged the BCB to avoid making emotionally driven decisions while considering the national team's participation in the global tournament

IND vs NZ: Tilak Varma ruled out of first three T20Is, no replacement named

Tilak Varma will miss the matches scheduled for January 21, 23 and 25 after undergoing surgery for testicular torsion in Rajkot on Wednesday, confirms BCCI

IND vs NZ T20s: Tilak's injury clouds India's plans ahead of T20 World Cup

India batter Tilak Varma has undergone surgery for testicular torsion and will miss the New Zealand T20 International series, with his availability for the early matches of the T20 World Cup in doubt.

BCB denies reports of ICC ultimatum amid T20 World Cup venue uncertainty

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said it has not been issued any warning by the ICC to accept the India schedule or forfeit matches, even as diplomatic tensions complicate preparations for the T20 WC 2026

ICC rejects Bangladesh request to shift T20 World Cup matches from India

According to media reports, ICC has rejected Bangladesh's request to shift T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India and insisted that they have to forfeit points if they don't want to travel to India

Geopolitics in cricket: When top teams forfeit World Cup matches in past

Business Standard takes a look at three notable occasions when geopolitical realities shaped World Cup outcomes, with teams forfeiting matches and points.

No update yet: Bangladesh board on ICC's response on team's visit to India

BCB chief Aminul Islam conveyed that the board's stance on not travelling to India for the T20 World Cup came after internal discussions among directors

T20 World Cup 2026 revised schedule likely to test ICC logistics

If Bangladesh's games are moved out of India, Eden Gardens could still be required to host other fixtures at short notice; that would mean reshuffling teams, match timings and operational staff

Pat Cummins to miss T20 WC 2026? Here's what Australian coach said

Cummins has been managing a lumbar stress reaction that first surfaced during Australia's tour of the West Indies in July

Pakistan hand ICC provisional T20 WC list, official announcement pending

Teams are permitted to make changes to their provisional squads until January 31 without seeking approval from the ICC

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Lasith Malinga returns as Sri Lanka bowling coach

The appointment spans a defined short-term window, running from mid-December 2025 to late January 2026