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Reflecting on Bangladesh’s absence from the global tournament, Haque – the former national football captain – attributed the decision to strained diplomatic ties

Bangladesh signals reset in India cricket ties after World Cup boycott

February 19, 2026 2:40 am

Aminul Haque meets Deputy Indian High Commissioner, holds dialogue; also questions Bangladesh Cricket Board elections even as its president leaves country while chief executive departs for Australia

Pakistan are scheduled to play India on February 15 in the T20 World Cup 2026. (PHOTO: AP)

T20 World Cup: Pakistan takes U-turn, to play India on February 15 as ICC plays hardball

February 10, 2026 10:23 am

After days of negotiations, Islamabad goes back on boycott threat, India-Pakistan game on February 15

Pakistan India handshakes Salman Agha Mike Hesson

Bangladesh urge Pakistan to play against India in T20 World Cup 'for benefit of cricket ecosystem'

February 10, 2026 10:23 am

Pakistan had stated that they will not take the field against India in the group stage fixture of the T20 World Cup on February 15.

Check full updated ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule after Scotland replaced Bangladesh. (PHOTO: ICC)

T20 World Cup 2026: Full updated schedule, fixtures, dates & venues after Scotland replace Bangladesh

January 24, 2026 10:43 pm

Scotland are placed in Group C alongside England, West Indies, Nepal and Italy. They will play three group games in Kolkata while one in Mumbai.

ICC replaced Bangladesh by Scotland for the 2026 T20 World Cup. (PHOTO: AP)

Bangladesh out of ICC T20 World Cup; Pakistan PM to take a call whether to send team

January 25, 2026 7:52 am

World body names Scotland as replacement; PCB calls out 'double standards' saying 'one country cannot dictate'

All of Bangladesh's matches in the group stage are currently slated to be played in India. (AP Photo)

Bangladesh captain Litton Das: 'We announced the squad but not sure if we will even play at T20 World Cup or not'

January 21, 2026 3:49 pm

Bangladesh captain Litton Das said that it would've helped to know who they were going to face in their group matches or which country they are going to play at this stage.

Mohammad Mithun was elected as Bangladesh's Cricketers' Welfare Association (CWAB) president in September 2025. (PHOTO: BCB)

'Never experienced this before': Bangladesh players' body head says getting death threats

January 16, 2026 6:10 pm

Bangladesh are demanding that their four preliminary World Cup games be moved from India to Sri Lanka on account of security issues.

Tamim Iqbal was called an 'Indian agent' by Bangladesh Cricket Board director Najmul Islam. (File photo)

Bangladesh Cricket Board distances itself from director's remarks questioning players' commitment

January 15, 2026 12:00 am

It has been learnt that there was a players' boycott threat to Thursday's Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match if BCB would not take a stand on the issue and protect players' honour.

ICC rejects Bangladesh Cricket Board's request again, asks board to reconsider stance about moving games out of India

January 13, 2026 4:48 pm

A statement from Bangladesh board said: "While the ICC highlighted that the tournament itinerary has already been announced and requested the BCB to reconsider its stance, the Board’s position remains unchanged"

BCB official calling Tamim Iqbal 'an Indian agent' invites wrath of Bangladesh players

January 09, 2026 6:08 pm

Tamim, one of the finest openers to have come out of Bangladesh, had advised the BCB to not be driven by emotion while deciding the way forward on the national team's participation in the T20 World Cup in India.