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Rashid Latif Calls on Pakistan to Boycott T20 World Cup Amid Bangladesh–ICC Standoff
Islamabad | 22 January 2026 Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to boycott the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka, in support of Bangladesh. His remarks come amid a growing dispute between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over security concerns related to playing matches in India. The controversy began after the BCB expressed reluctance to send its players to India,...
Delhi High Court Declines to Hear Plea Seeking Bangladesh’s Ban from T20 World Cup
New Delhi | 21 January 2026: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition that sought to bar Bangladesh from participating in the men’s T20 World Cup over allegations of violence against Hindus in the neighbouring country. The tournament is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February and March, with Bangladesh set to play its group matches in Kolkata and Mumbai. A bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia made it clear that the...
Pakistan Dismisses T20 World Cup Boycott Talk, Says No Reason to Pull Out
Islamabad, 20 January 2026 Pakistan have firmly rejected reports suggesting they might boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup in support of Bangladesh. According to sources close to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), there is no discussion or intention within the board to withdraw from the tournament, even if Bangladesh decide to step away due to their ongoing dispute with the International Cricket Council (ICC). Clarifying the situation, a PCB source said Pakistan have “no grounds” to boycott...
ICC Sets January 21 Deadline for Bangladesh on 2026 T20 World Cup Participation
New Delhi | January 19, 2026 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a clear deadline to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to confirm whether Bangladesh will take part in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the ICC has asked the BCB to take a final decision by January 21, failing which Bangladesh could be replaced in the tournament. The ultimatum came after a second round of meetings between ICC officials and BCB representatives held in Dhaka...
Tension Visible on Field as India, Bangladesh U-19 Captains Skip Handshake at World Cup Toss
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | January 17, 2026 Diplomatic strain between India and Bangladesh was clearly visible on the cricket field during the Under-19 World Cup Group B match on Saturday at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The moment that drew attention came at the toss, when Indian captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh skipper Md Azizul Hakim Tamim avoided the customary handshake, reflecting the growing tension between the two neighbouring nations. After winning the toss, Bangladesh captain Tamim...
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