Afridi and Gillespie question ICC’s ‘inconsistency’ after Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2026 exit | CricTracker

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 […]

Bangladesh officially withdraws from 2026 T20 World Cup; ICC announces replacement

In a dramatic development before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Bangladesh have officially withdrawn from the tournament, prompting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to appoint their replacement.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 […]

Bangladesh government accuses Jay Shah-led ICC of ‘injustice’ after shock withdrawal from 2026 T20 World Cup

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 […]

Bangladesh umpire retained by India for 3rd ODI vs New Zealand despite handshake row at U19 World Cup

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 […]

Jay Shah is sending an ICC delegation to Bangladesh to resolve the T20 World Cup participation crisis

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 will resume on Friday after BCB removed Najmul Islam

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 […]