PCB keeps India match boycott open despite legal threat; decision hinges on first two World Cup games: Report

Amid the wait for a final, binding decision from the Pakistan government, discussions around a potential boycott have narrowed from the entire T20 World Cup to forfeiting the scheduled February…

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ICC accused of being ‘unfair’ as Bangladesh cook up fresh storm: ‘They changed our schedule suddenly, didn’t listen’

The Bangladesh vs ICC standoff continues to expand. After the senior men’s team was ejected from the T20 World Cup 2026 for refusing to travel to India, the Bangladesh Under-19…

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Mohsin Naqvi told not to spoil Pakistan’s relations with ICC: ‘On what ground will PCB not send its team to World Cup?’

A bunch of former Pakistan cricketers have urged the PCB not to risk damaging its relations with the International Cricket Council, which could result from the board’s unwillingness to send…

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PCB’s Bangladesh stand draws ire as ex-officials warn of ICC fallout: ‘What does Pakistan gain by skipping World Cup?’

Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) act of solidarity with Bangladesh, which went as far as reviewing Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, with the final call now resting with…

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As SA20 looks forward to fifth season, Graeme Smith unfazed by imminent clash with England series in same window

Despite a few washed-out games and rain-affected matches in the first half of the season, a window shift to align with South Africa’s holiday period did not impact viewership or…

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‘BCCI will remove Gautam Gambhir if India doesn’t win T20 World Cup’: Head coach handed ultimate challenge

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary reckons the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will take the tough call of sacking head coach Gautam Gambhir if the T20 World…

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India’s ‘home advantage’ in T20 World Cup could be a trap: Challenges defending champions will face

India’s India-leg T20 World Cup 2026 matches will be spread across five grounds: Wankhede (Mumbai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi) and Narendra Modi Stadium…

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