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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open 2026, reveals reason

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open before her third-round match due to an abdominal injury linked to post-pregnancy changes. Her exit sent Maddison Inglis into the fourth round as organisers reshuffled schedules amid extreme heat. Melbourne: Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open campaign came to an abrupt end on Saturday after the former world No 1 withdrew ahead of her scheduled third-round appearance in Melbourne, citing an abdominal injury connected to physical changes following pregnancy. The decision was communicated only hours before Osaka was due to face Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis, dramatically reshaping the tournament draw. Inglis advanced directly into the…

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Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape live: When and where to watch SA20 2025-26 final in India?

With Pretoria Capitals all set to take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final of the SA20 2025-26, let us have a look at the live broadcasting, live streaming, and where to watch details of the upcoming marquee title clash. Cape Town: Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape are all set to take on each other in the final of the ongoing SA20 2025-26. It is worth noting that the two sides will take on each other at Newlands, Cape Town, on January 25, and both sides will hope for a good showing as they will look to get their…

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Jannik Sinner overcomes heat and cramps to defeat Eliot Spizzirri, advances to Australian Open fourth round

Star Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner put forth a brilliant performance, fighting off heat and cramps to register a win in the third round of the ongoing Australian Open 2026, advancing into round four. Melbourne: World number two Jannik Sinner once again proved why he is one of the best tennis players in the world. Taking on the USA’s Eliot Spizzirri in the ongoing Australian Open 2026 third round, Sinner had to battle the heat and cramps in his hamstring.  It is worth noting that the defending champion began the clash by losing the first set against the American. However,…

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IND vs NZ, U19 World Cup Live Cricket Score: India aim to maintain winning run, New Zealand hope for first win

IND vs NZ, U19 World Cup Live Cricket Score: India and New Zealand lock horns in the U19 World Cup. The two sides will take on each other in Bulawayo and will hope for a good showing in the marquee clash. Bulawayo (Zimbabwe): The stage is set for the 24th game of the ongoing U19 World Cup 2026. India U19 takes on New Zealand U19 in the tournament at the Queen Sports Club in Bulawayo. Coming on the back of two straight wins, India will aim to maintain their momentum. On their other hand, New Zealand will hope for a…

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BCCI announces India women’s squad for Australia Test and India A squad for ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup

The BCCI recently came forward and announced India women's squad for the upcoming only Test match against Australia and the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Women's Asia Cup as well. The Test match against Australia women is slated to be played from 6th to 9th March 2026. New Delhi: India women is all set to take on Australia in a multi-format series. The two sides will lock horns across three T20Is, three ODIs, and a single Test match. With the white-ball squads already announced, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) came forward and named…

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