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Basit Ali Blames BCCI for T20 World Cup Controversy Involving Pakistan and Bangladesh

04-02-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | 4 Feb 2026 Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has openly held the BCCI responsible for the ongoing T20 World Cup controversy involving Pakistan, Bangladesh and the ICC. The issue escalated after the Pakistan government announced that its team would not play against India on February 15, a move widely seen as support for Bangladesh, which was dropped from the tournament shortly before it began. The situation began when Bangladesh requested the ICC to shift its matches from India...

Pakistan’s India Boycott: The Only Lever Left to Shake the Cricketing Ecosystem, Says Mark Butcher

04-02-2026 / 0 comments

Islamabad | 4 Feb 2026 Former England batter Mark Butcher has called Pakistan’s decision to boycott their T20 World Cup group match against India “the only lever” the PCB can pull to make an impact, warning that it could be a disaster both for India and the ICC. Speaking on Stick to Cricket, Butcher highlighted that the India-Pakistan fixture has long ceased to be just a sporting contest and has instead become a financial guarantee for global tournaments. “But historically India and...

टी20 विश्व कप से पहले सियासी तकरार, भारत निभाएगा आईसीसी नियम; पाकिस्तान के बहिष्कार पर कोलंबो पहुंचेगी टीम इंडिया

02-02-2026 / 0 comments

नई दिल्ली | 02 फरवरी 2026 टी20 विश्व कप शुरू होने में अब सिर्फ कुछ दिन बाकी हैं, लेकिन भारत–पाकिस्तान मुकाबले को लेकर विवाद थमने का नाम नहीं ले रहा है। पाकिस्तान ने भारत के खिलाफ मैच खेलने से इनकार कर...

Utter Nonsense’: Irfan Pathan Slams Pakistan’s Threat Over T20 World Cup Participation

30-01-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | 30 January 2026 Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has strongly criticised Pakistan’s reported threat to pull out of the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, calling it completely baseless. Reacting to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s statements, Pathan said there is no logic behind creating uncertainty now, especially when Pakistan had already agreed to the hybrid model for the tournament earlier. The controversy began after Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland in the 20-team World...

ICC Drops Bangladesh from T20 World Cup 2026 After Travel Standoff, Scotland Drafted In

24-01-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | January 24, 2026 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a historic and tough decision by removing Bangladesh from the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to send its team to India, citing security concerns. Following days of meetings, deadlines, and failed negotiations, the ICC confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in Group C. This marks the first time in cricket history that a team has been ejected from a global ICC tournament. According...