Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday held an interaction with national team players, taking them into confidence over the board’s stance on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup amid growing regional tensions.
The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has described Bangladesh’s absence from next month’s T20 World Cup as a “sad moment” for cricket, urging authorities to focus on unity rather than division.
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and Australian all-rounder Jason Gillespie have voiced criticism of the International Cricket Council (ICC), accusing it of taking an inconsistent stance on security-related matters, especially in relation to Bangladesh’s exclusion from an ICC event.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has held discussions regarding the possible return of Shakib Al Hasan to the national team, confirming that the selectors will consider him if he is fit and available.
Pakistan have reiterated their support for Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) now awaiting guidance from the country’s government on whether they will also withdraw from the tournament.
The ICC has confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, following Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the tournament.
Bangladesh Under-19 secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the United States to confirm their place in the Super Six stage of the Under-19 World Cup, after a disciplined bowling effort restricted the USA to under 200.
Shoriful Islam etched his name into Bangladesh Premier League history with a moment of brilliance in the final, becoming the highest wicket-taker in a single BPL season at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Rajshahi Warriors produced a dominant all-round performance to lift the Bangladesh Premier League title, defeating Chattogram Royals by 63 runs in the final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday night.
Sydney Sixers posted a challenging 198 after being sent in to bat, riding on a fluent innings from Steve Smith and useful contributions down the order, despite timely breakthroughs from Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain.
Speculation surrounding the trophy of the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been intense even before the tournament began.
India hopes next month's T20 World Cup will bolster its credentials as a global sports host -- and the country's Olympic ambitions -- but preparations have been rocked by a diplomatic row with Bangladesh and accusations of political interference.