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T20 WC: ICC backs replacement plan if Bangladesh refuse to play in India

If Bangladesh does not relent, Scotland has emerged as the most likely replacement in Group C of the T20 World Cup

PCB backs BCB as ICC set to decide Bangladesh T20 World Cup schedule today

ICC has convened a Board meeting on Wednesday to address the BCB's request to have Bangladesh's matches shifted out of India and played in Sri Lanka

India vs New Zealand 1st T20: Match preview, toss timings, live streaming

On the eve of the first T20, Surya revealed that Ishan Kishan deserved to be in the India's Playing XI and the southpaw would play at Number 3 batting position

Will not travel to India under any pressure: Bangladesh on ICC's ultimatum

Bangladesh's Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul made it clear on Tuesday that the country will not agree to travel to India for the World Cup unless the conditions set by the ICC are changed

Cricket Ireland rejects venue change despite BCB's group swap proposal

According to a CI spokesperson, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has provided clear reassurances that Ireland will not have to alter their original schedule.

India vs New Zealand T20Is full schedule, squads, timings, live streaming

India vs New Zealand T20 series will begin on January 21 (Wednesday). The live toss during five-match series between India and New Zealand will take place at 6:30 PM IST.

T20 WC 2026 venue impasse likely to resolve after BCB-ICC talks in few days

The dispute has arisen after Bangladesh raised serious security concerns about travelling to India and formally requested the relocation of its fixtures

Bangladesh cricket crisis: BCB removes Nazmul as head of financial commitee

Despite Nazmul's removal by the BCB, both BPL matches slated for Thursday have been delayed

Former India star says India should not play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup

Tiwary went further to explain that the issue transcends the realm of sports, and humanitarian considerations should always take precedence.

Injury forces Washington Sundar out of NZ T20 series, Badoni steps in

The BCCI has not yet clarified whether this injury, described as "acute onset discomfort in his left lower rib," will affect Sundar's participation in the T20 World Cup.

T20 WC 2026 visa controversy: Why Pakistani-origin cricketers face delays?

Visa issues for US cricketers of Pakistani origin add fresh uncertainty to the T20 World Cup 2026 build-up, after administrative friction over Bangladesh travel and hosting plans.

T20 World Cup 2026 venue row: Bangladesh open to all venues except India

Sports advisor Nazrul said that Bangladesh has no objection to playing in neutral countries but believes the current environment makes participation in India unfeasible

PCB offers to host Bangladesh's 2026 T20 WC matches in Pakistan: Report

Notably, BCB is demanding their matches to be shifted from India to Sri Lanka, who are the co-hosts of the tournament

BCB's security concern in question as Saikat takes field for IND vs NZ ODIs

Saikat served as the TV umpire during the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh games may be shifted to Chennai, Trivandrum

With weeks to go for the T20 World Cup, the ICC is exploring alternative Indian venues for Bangladesh's matches amid security concerns and the BCB's request to move games to Sri Lanka.

'Not our...': Here's what BCCI said on Bangladesh's demands for T20 WC 2026

The controversy between the BCCI and the BCB surfaced after the Indian board asked IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh board official calls Tamim 'an Indian agent'

Tamim Iqbal, one of Bangladesh's most accomplished batters, had urged the BCB to avoid making emotionally driven decisions while considering the national team's participation in the global tournament

IND vs NZ: Tilak Varma ruled out of first three T20Is, no replacement named

Tilak Varma will miss the matches scheduled for January 21, 23 and 25 after undergoing surgery for testicular torsion in Rajkot on Wednesday, confirms BCCI

IND vs NZ T20s: Tilak's injury clouds India's plans ahead of T20 World Cup

India batter Tilak Varma has undergone surgery for testicular torsion and will miss the New Zealand T20 International series, with his availability for the early matches of the T20 World Cup in doubt.

BCB denies reports of ICC ultimatum amid T20 World Cup venue uncertainty

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said it has not been issued any warning by the ICC to accept the India schedule or forfeit matches, even as diplomatic tensions complicate preparations for the T20 WC 2026