T20 Champions League set for 2026 comeback with global backing
The Men’s T20 Champions League is reportedly on the verge of a major comeback, possibly as soon as September 2026, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
The Men’s T20 Champions League is reportedly on the verge of a major comeback, possibly as soon as September 2026, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
Mustafizur Rahman produced a masterclass in tight bowling during the first T20I against Pakistan, conceding just 6 runs in his full quota of 4 overs while picking up 2 wickets. This performance now stands as the most economical four-over spell ever by a Bangladeshi bowler in T20 Internationals.
As the T20I series between Bangladesh and Pakistan kicked-off today, both teams find themselves in the lower half of the ICC rankings. Bangladesh currently sit at 10th in the T20I team rankings, alongside their 9th-place positions in both Tests and ODIs. Their opponents, Pakistan, are placed two spots higher at 8th in the T20I rankings.
Fresh off a historic T20I series win in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh carried their momentum into Mirpur, dismantling Pakistan by 7 wickets in the first match of the three-game T20I series on Sunday.
A recent Rediffusion report revealed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) earned over INR 10,000 crore during the 2023–24 financial year. Of this, a significant portion — INR 1,042 crore — came from the International Cricket Council (ICC), making up 10.70% of their total revenue.
The much-anticipated veterans' clash between India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) has been cancelled. The league, now in its second season and officially recognized by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), features six teams including India and Pakistan.
Following a morale-boosting series victory over Sri Lanka, Bangladesh are set to host Pakistan in a three-match T20I series beginning this Sunday. With home advantage on their side, Litton Das and his team will look to achieve a historic feat — their first-ever T20I series win against Pakistan.
The ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has not only seen India trailing 1-2 against England but also raised serious concerns over the quality of the Dukes balls used in the series.
Bangladesh U-19 sealed the three-match ODI series in style with a commanding 104-run victory over South Africa U-19 in the second match at Benoni. Back-to-back dominant performances saw the visitors take an unassailable 2–0 lead with one match to spare.
Mirpur’s slow and turning tracks have helped Bangladesh clinch historic T20I series wins over top sides like Australia and New Zealand. But for batters, it has often been a nightmare.
The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual general meeting, scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, is facing uncertainty as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and several other member boards are reportedly planning to boycott the event, citing political and diplomatic concerns.
Every Bangladesh Premier League season, Pakistan sends the highest number of overseas players, drawn by familiar conditions and proven performances. Last season saw players like Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Aaqif Javed, and Shaheen Shah Afridi in action, while a year earlier, big names like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan featured in the tournament.