Drama ends: Pakistan makes U-turn on India boycott, to play T20 World Cup clash as per schedule
Feb 10, 2026, at 09:19 am
The Pakistani government on Monday announced that its cricket team will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup match against India, reversing its earlier decision to boycott the high-octane clash.
ICC rules out sanctions on Bangladesh, confirms hosting rights after talks with PCB and BCB
Feb 10, 2026, at 12:29 am
The International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have concluded an open, constructive and congenial dialogue.
Leask, Munsey star as Scotland thrash debutant Italy, turn focus to England clash
Feb 09, 2026, at 03:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Scotland registered their first victory of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, thrashing tournament debutants Italy by 73 runs in a Group C encounter at the Eden Gardens on Monday.
Big blow to Italy! Skipper Wayne Madsen leaves field injured vs Scotland
Feb 09, 2026, at 12:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Italy suffered an early setback in their debut ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match as captain Wayne Madsen sustained a shoulder injury during their Group C encounter against Scotland at the Eden Gardens on Monday.
Feb 09, 2026, at 11:16 am
Italy may be debutants at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 but their experienced skipper Wayne Madsen insists they are not there to ‘make up the numbers’.
USA shock start, Suryakumar’s masterclass seals India’s T20 WC opener
Feb 08, 2026, at 01:25 am
Mumbai/IBNS: India kicked off their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 title defence with a win over USA, courtesy of Suryakumar Yadav's fighting half-century at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
Feb 07, 2026, at 07:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Romario Shepherd created history at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, becoming the first West Indies bowler to claim a hat-trick in the T20 World Cup during his side’s clash against Scotland.
Scotland dream crushed at Eden! Hetmyer’s blitz, Shepherd’s hat-trick seal West Indies win
Feb 07, 2026, at 06:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Shimron Hetmyer’s late arrival in Kolkata due to a visa issue left no imprint on his performance as the Guyanese cricketer smashed a ruthless half-century and pulled off an athletic catch to power West Indies to a winning start in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Shimron Hetmyer storms Eden Gardens! West Indies set 183 for Scotland to chase
Feb 07, 2026, at 05:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A lone assault from Shimron Hetmyer at Eden Gardens on Saturday afternoon powered West Indies to a competitive total of 182/5 in 20 overs, setting Scotland a challenging target in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Injury shock before opener! Siraj replaces Harshit Rana in India’s T20 World Cup team
Feb 06, 2026, at 09:41 pm
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Mohammad Siraj as a replacement for Harshit Rana in the India squad.
Feb 06, 2026, at 09:07 pm
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will burst into life on Saturday evening with a high-energy Opening Ceremony at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, setting the tone for an action-packed tournament before co-hosts India face the USA.
‘We never said no’: Suryakumar Yadav says India ready for Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup
Feb 05, 2026, at 05:06 pm
Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday said his team is fully prepared to face Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, even as the arch-rivals have boycotted their group-stage clash.
T20 World Cup warm-ups explode as Rasooli stuns Scotland, Italy edge Canada
Feb 03, 2026, at 12:51 pm
Afghanistan batter Darwish Rasooli caught the eye against Scotland and Italy sneaked past Canada in the first warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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.