Pakistan skips T20 World Cup match against India: ICC warns of global fallout
Feb 02, 2026, at 01:38 pm
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has strongly criticised Pakistan’s decision to skip its T20 World Cup match against India scheduled for February 15, saying selective participation “defeats the interest of the global game and the welfare of fans worldwide.”
ICC drops ‘Feel the Thrill’ — The T20 World Cup 2026 anthem is here!
Jan 31, 2026, at 10:13 am
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today released “Feel the Thrill”, the official song of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, setting the tone for the tournament and celebrating the excitement and global passion of T20 cricket.
‘Ready to fly… Or not’: Iceland Cricket roasts Pakistan, ICC in viral T20 drama
Jan 30, 2026, at 02:25 pm
As uncertainty looms over Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, Iceland Cricket has once again seized the moment with its trademark humour, sending social media into a frenzy.
Bangladeshi journalists claim ICC denied their T20 World Cup access
Jan 27, 2026, at 09:49 am
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected accreditation applications from Bangladeshi journalists seeking to cover the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, The Daily Star reported.
Bangladesh out, Scotland in for T20 World Cup: Reports
Jan 24, 2026, at 05:42 pm
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has removed Bangladesh from the upcoming T20 World Cup after the country refused to travel to India amid strained bilateral ties, media reports said.
Jan 24, 2026, at 12:24 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane has made shocking allegations against singer-composer Palaash Muchhal, claiming the latter was caught cheating on Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana, Hindustan Times reported.
Aradhya Kshitij from Karnataka enters semifinal of ITF Junior World Ranking Tennis meet
Jan 22, 2026, at 11:36 pm
Seventeen-year-old Aradhya Kshitij of Karnataka entered the semifinal of the Boys’ Singles Under-18 at the ongoing DKS ITF Juniors J200 World Ranking Tennis Tournament, being held at the red clay courts of the DKS Sports Complex here on Thursday.
'Won't play in India': Bangladesh boycott T20 World Cup after ICC rejects request to shift matches
Jan 22, 2026, at 07:01 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials confirmed on Thursday that the national team will not travel to India for its scheduled matches at the upcoming T20 World Cup, despite the risk of being removed from the tournament.
ICC rejects Bangladesh’s request to move T20 World Cup matches out of India
Jan 22, 2026, at 12:31 am
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to shift Bangladesh’s matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup out of India, sources said on Wednesday.
Cricket’s big stars are coming to Europe: Steve Waugh, Maxwell and Abhishek Bachchan back ETPL!
Jan 21, 2026, at 06:22 pm
Former World Cup-winning Australian captain Steve Waugh has invested in one of the franchises set to participate in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL).
Madrid set to steal the global spotlight as 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards return
Jan 19, 2026, at 03:41 pm
Madrid will host the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in April, once again placing Spain’s capital at the centre of the global sporting calendar and drawing athletes, legends and sports enthusiasts from around the world.
Junior Tennis players from 17 countries to compete at ITF J200 Championship in Kolkata
Jan 19, 2026, at 10:23 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Top junior tennis players from 17 countries will vie for top honours at the DKS-ITF J200 World Ranking Junior Tennis Championship, scheduled to be held on the red clay courts of Dakshin Kolikata Sangsad (DKS) on Jan 19 and 20.
'He lived on my earnings': Mary Kom divorce row explodes after Manoj Tiwari’s fiery attack
Jan 17, 2026, at 01:25 pm
Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwari has criticised Olympic boxer Mary Kom for her recent remarks about her ex-husband K Onler Kom, saying her public comments were painful and disrespectful.
Courtney Walsh enters Zimbabwe camp — Just weeks before T20 World Cup
Jan 17, 2026, at 10:04 am
Zimbabwe Cricket has appointed former West Indies captain and fast-bowling great Courtney Walsh as the team’s bowling consultant ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the ICC said in a statement on Friday.
Kohli strikes back! drops Rohit, reclaims ODI No.1 after 4 years
Jan 14, 2026, at 03:10 pm
Virat Kohli’s brilliant form has propelled him back to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time since July 2021, replacing team-mate Rohit Sharma following a match-winning 93 off 91 balls against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday.
T20 World Cup 2026: ICC rejects Bangladesh's request to shift matches out of India
Jan 13, 2026, at 09:20 pm
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) held discussions on Tuesday via video conference over Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, with the BCB reiterating its request to move its group-stage matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns.
ICC calls Bangladesh’s security claims over T20 WC travel to India ‘a complete lie’: Report
Jan 12, 2026, at 10:41 pm
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has strongly rejected claims made by Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul regarding alleged security concerns for his country’s team travelling to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Jan 12, 2026, at 05:09 pm
India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing IDFC First Bank ODI series against New Zealand after reporting acute discomfort in his left lower rib area.
Kohli does it again! Indian star surpasses Sangakkara in ODI chase against NZ
Jan 11, 2026, at 10:05 pm
Indian batting great Virat Kohli on Sunday surpassed former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket history during India’s ODI clash against New Zealand.
Bangladesh refuses to play in India? Pakistan offers to host all their T20 World Cup matches
Jan 11, 2026, at 07:52 pm
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its willingness to host Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided not to travel to India citing security concerns, media reports said.
Jan 09, 2026, at 05:36 pm
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) finance committee chairman M Nazmul Islam has triggered a controversy after he called the nation's cricket icon Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent'.
Bangladesh bans IPL telecast after KKR drops Mustafizur Rahman
Jan 05, 2026, at 02:45 pm
The Bangladesh Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday directed all television channels to suspend the telecast of the Indian Premier League (IPL), days after Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman.
Jan 04, 2026, at 10:53 pm
Bangladesh cricketer Litton Das will captain the national side in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February–March.
World Cup shocker! ICC may shift Bangladesh matches out of India
Jan 04, 2026, at 08:24 pm
The International Cricket Council (ICC) may be open to considering a request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to shift Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches out of India, media reports said on Sunday.
Saina Nehwal leads 5,000-strong crowd in Kolkata – This run is changing lives!
Jan 04, 2026, at 07:24 pm
Indian Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal on Sunday inaugurated the Ekal Run, organised by FTS Yuva, the youth wing of Friends of Tribals Society (FTS), with over 5,000 participants taking part in the event.
Bangladesh says ‘no’ to India tour for T20 WC after KKR drops star pacer Mustafizur Rahman
Jan 04, 2026, at 03:46 pm
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided not to travel to India to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup, a day after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season.
Bangladeshi pacer out! Why KKR released Mustafizur Rahman before IPL 2026?
Jan 03, 2026, at 03:52 pm
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday confirmed that it has released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from its squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season, following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
BCCI steps in: KKR told to release Mustafizur Rahman amid IPL political storm
Jan 03, 2026, at 11:51 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from its squad amid a political controversy triggered by his inclusion during a period of rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
Jason Gillespie reveals ‘humiliation’ during shocking short stint as Pakistan Coach
Jan 02, 2026, at 06:58 pm
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has revealed that he felt “humiliated” during his brief nine-month tenure as coach of the Pakistan Test team.
IOA to host India’s first National Athletes’ Forum in Ahmedabad on Jan 10
Dec 30, 2025, at 08:30 pm
In a significant move towards athlete-led governance in Indian sport, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will host the country’s first-ever National Athletes’ Forum on January 10 in Ahmedabad.