Sports

24

Jan

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

ICC to punish Bangladesh with major financial blow after T20 World Cup 2026 withdrawal, know details

Bangladesh's exclusion from the 2026 T20 World Cup will lead to a major financial crisis for the BCB. Losses include the USD 500,000 participation fee, ICC's USD 27 million annual revenue share, sponsorship income, and potential bilateral series with India. New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to face significant financial fallout following its exclusion from the 2026 T20 World Cup. The decision by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to remove Bangladesh and replace it with Scotland has far-reaching consequences, particularly for the BCB’s finances. One of the immediate financial losses is the USD 500,000 participation fee that…

Read More

24

Jan

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup 2026 to support Bangladesh? Mohsin Naqvi reveals

Pakistan's participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup hinges on government instructions, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed. Naqvi criticised ICC's treatment of Bangladesh and emphasised that Pakistan has backup plans in place, but no country should dictate terms to another. New Delhi: The future of Pakistan's participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup remains uncertain, with the country's cricket board waiting for clear instructions from the government before making a final decision. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that the board’s stance on the World Cup would be dictated by the decisions made by the government of Pakistan.…

Read More

24

Jan

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Which team will replace Pakistan if they pull out of T20 World Cup 2026 to support Bangladesh?

Pakistan's participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup is uncertain as the PCB awaits government instructions. If they decide to boycott, Uganda will replace them, just as Scotland replaced Bangladesh. Pakistan is in Group A, facing India, the USA, Netherlands, and Namibia. New Delhi: Pakistan's participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup is uncertain as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) awaits instructions from the government, according to chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Naqvi emphasised that the PCB would follow the government's decision, especially with the Prime Minister currently out of the country. This comes after Bangladesh's withdrawal from the World Cup due…

Read More

24

Jan

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Bangladesh issue statement after being replaced by Scotland for T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed their withdrawal from the T20 World Cup 2026, citing government-issued security concerns about travelling to India. Despite multiple requests to relocate matches to Sri Lanka, the ICC's refusal left the BCB with no choice but to pull out. Dhaka: The International Cricket Council (ICC) replaced Scotland with Bangladesh for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7. After Mustafizur Rahman was released by Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2026, Bangladesh cited security as the reason for not travelling to India for the multi-nation tournament. Since then, ICC have hosted multiple meetings, including one with all…

Read More

24

Jan

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals surpass Mumbai Indians following win over RCB, check full points table

Delhi Capitals bounced back in WPL 2026 with a confident seven-wicket win over RCB, surpassing Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants in the points table. RCB posted just 109 runs, and despite early setbacks, Delhi chased it down with Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten 42. Vadodara: With just two wins in four matches, Delhi Capitals were in a state of bother in the ongoing Women’s Premier League. The Jemimah Rodrigues-led side, however, made a strong return to the tournament with back-to-back wins over Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Saturday’s win over RCB in particular would give them plenty of confidence for the…

Read More

24

Jan

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Bangladesh pull out of T20 World Cup 2026: 5 instances teams opted out of ICC tournaments

Bangladesh's withdrawal from the 2026 T20 World Cup due to security concerns has sparked discussions on teams opting out of ICC events for similar reasons. It has happened multiple times in the past. Meanwhile, ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the forthcoming edition. New Delhi: After the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officially opted out of the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing security concerns, the International Cricket Council (ICC) replaced them with Scotland for the marquee tournament, starting February 7. Following the high-profile and controversial move, questions were raised if teams had previously refused to compete in ICC tournaments over similar…

Read More

24

Jan

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

India to play Pakistan on February 1 amid T20 World Cup 2026 controversy, know match details

India topped Group B in the Under-19 World Cup, setting up a high-stakes Super Six clash with Pakistan on February 1. India finished unbeaten, while Pakistan lost to England but won two subsequent matches. The match follows Pakistan's recent win in the Asia Cup final. Bulawayo (Zimbabwe): India secured a dominant finish in the group stages of the U19 World Cup, claiming their third straight win to top Group B. With a flawless record in the round-robin stage, the five-time champions are now set to face Pakistan in what promises to be an electrifying encounter in the Super Six stage.…

Read More

24

Jan

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

ICC officially ejects Bangladesh from T20 World Cup 2026, issues statement

The ICC has officially confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the 2026 T20 World Cup after Bangladesh withdrew, citing security concerns. Despite multiple discussions, the BCB missed the deadline for confirmation, and ICC determined no security threat to Bangladesh. New Delhi: In a significant development ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the tournament. The decision was officially communicated on Saturday after Bangladesh’s withdrawal, following the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) refusal to participate in India. The BCB had requested the ICC to relocate Bangladesh’s matches from…

Read More

24

Jan

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Mohammed Shami sends message to BCCI selectors with five-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy

Mohammed Shami claimed a five-wicket haul in Bengal’s Ranji Trophy match against Services, taking his 14th career five-for. His performance sent a message to the BCCI selectors as he seeks a return to the Indian team. Bengal leads by 102 runs after Day 3. Kolkata: Ace pacer Mohammed Shami stole the show in Bengal’s Ranji Trophy clash against Services at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani. The ace pacer dismissed opener SG Rohilla, Ravi Chauhan, Rajat Paliwal, Vineet Dhankhar and AP Sharma to claim his 14th five-wicket haul in First Class cricket.  Courtesy of his brilliant spell and Mukesh…

Read More

24

Jan

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Novak Djokovic rewrites history, becomes first player to achieve major Grand Slam record in Australia Open

Novak Djokovic made history at the 2026 Australian Open, becoming the first player to reach 400 Grand Slam match wins. He defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to advance to the Round of 16, continuing his pursuit of a 10th Australian Open title. Melbourne: Novak Djokovic etched his name further into tennis history on January 24, 2026, when he became the first player to achieve 400 match wins in Grand Slam tournaments. The Serbian star secured this monumental milestone with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round at the…

Read More