It came as no great surprise when the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) returned to a familiar statement: “we want Shakib in the national team”, at a time when it is increasingly criticized for failing to convince the government of the consequences of missing the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. What followed, however, did little to […]
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and former Australian all-rounder Jason Gillespie have criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) following its decision to expel Bangladesh from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Both former internationals questioned what they described as inconsistency in the ICC’s decision-making, drawing parallels with the handling of India’s participation in the […]
In a dramatic development before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Bangladesh have officially withdrawn from the tournament, prompting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to appoint their replacement. The decision, confirmed on Friday, January 23, follows weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations, growing diplomatic unease and a final breakdown in talks between the global governing body […]
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made their position clear again on Thursday. Asif Nazrul, the sports advisor to the Bangladesh government, told reporters that even after registering with the International Cricket Council (ICC), they did not find any clarity on safety for their players in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which will be […]
A final decision about Bangladesh‘s entry into the 2026 T20 World Cup, specifically on whether the team will travel to India for the tournament, is expected to take place on January 21. The International Cricket Council (ICC) conveyed this deadline to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) during discussions held in Dhaka on Saturday. According to […]
ICC Men’s Under 19 World Cup has always been a stage where future stars announce their arrival, and the Group B showdown between them India Under-19 And Bangladesh U19 in Bulawayo on January 17, 2026 was no exception. In a high-stakes encounter marked by rain delays and shifting momentum, it was a moment of pure […]
India will continue with Bangladesh Umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat as the third umpire for the final ODI between India and New Zealand. The BCCI has not taken any action against the Bangladesh umpire despite the recent controversy during the U19 World Cup. The recent controversies between India and Bangladesh have been sparked by the recent handshake […]
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to consider a group swap ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The request was made during a meeting between BCB officials and ICC representatives in Dhaka on January 17. According to […]
A delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to visit Bangladesh soon to hold face-to-face talks on the national team’s participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The upcoming T20 tournament will begin on February 7 and will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The Bangladesh Sports Ministry and the BCB […]
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 will resume on Friday after overnight talks between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh. The competition was disrupted when players boycotted matches due to comments made by Najmul Islam. The impasse was resolved late on Thursday after a meeting between the BCB and […]