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Jan

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Pakistan announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Salman Ali Agha to lead with Babar Azam in the mix

With the T20 World Cup 2026 all set to kick off on February 7, the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) came forward and announced Pakistan's 15-member squad for the upcoming edition of the tournament that is slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka. New Delhi: The PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) took centre stage and announced Pakistan's 15-member squad for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026. Salman Ali Agha will be leading the side in the tournament with the likes of Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Saim Ayub, and many more stars being included in the squad as…

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25

Jan

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Carlos Alcaraz’s Australian Open clash halted due to medical emergency; Check details

Carlos Alcaraz's fourth-round Australian Open 2026 clash against world number 19 Tommy Paul was stopped midway through after there was a medical emergency in the stands. Both players halted the game as the medical professionals assisted the fan. Melbourne: World number one Carlos Alcaraz took on world number 19 Tommy Paul in round four of the ongoing Australian Open 2026. The stars locked horns on January 25, and the game was stopped midway through after there was a medical emergency in the stands.  The top seed had come back into the first set when fans at the top of the…

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25

Jan

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IND vs NZ 3rd T20I pitch report: How will surface at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati play?

With India all set to take on New Zealand in the third T20I of the ongoing series, let us have a look at the pitch report for the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati ahead of the upcoming clash between the two sides. Guwahati: The stage is set for the third T20I of the ongoing five-game series between India and New Zealand. The two sides will lock horns next at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on January 25. It is worth noting that the first T20Is of the series were won by Team India, and with a win in the third T20I,…

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25

Jan

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IND vs NZ, Guwahati, weather report: Will rain spoil 3rd T20I of the multi-format series?

India and New Zealand will take on each other in the third T20I of the ongoing five-game series. With the clash right around the corner, let us have a look at how the weather could fare in Guwahati in the upcoming game. Guwahati: India and New Zealand continue their ongoing five-game T20I series by taking on each other in the third T20I. The two sides will take on each other at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on January 25. It is worth noting that the first two T20Is of the series were won by the Indian team, and a win…

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Jan

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Cricket Scotland officially accept invitation to compete in T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh’s removal

After Bangladesh's removal from the T20 World Cup 2026, and the invite extended to Scotland, Cricket Scotland took centre stage and officially confirmed their participation in the upcoming marquee tournament. New Delhi: The ICC (International Cricket Council) recently announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, following Bangladesh's removal from the tournament as they refused to travel to India due to security concerns.  After Bangladesh’s removal, the ICC extended its invitation to Scotland, which is the highest-ranked team among those that have not qualified. With the invitation extended, Cricket Scotland took centre stage and was…

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24

Jan

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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…

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24

Jan

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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.…

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24

Jan

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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…

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24

Jan

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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…

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Jan

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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…

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