New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate welcomed the confirmation that India-Pakistan will face each other in Colombo on Sunday, saying his team was glad the fixture was back on schedule and were trying to stay clear of political discussions around it.On Monday night, the uncertainty surrounding the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup clash eased after Pakistan confirmed they would play the fixture at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, ending weeks of speculation …
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New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The much-anticipated India–Pakistan encounter of T20 World Cup 2026 is almost certain to be staged on February 15, with meetings currently underway to finalise arrangements. Sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed to IANS about the ongoing meeting, and there is a high chance of the match being staged in Colombo.“Meetings are underway, and there is a 99% chance the India–Pakistan match will take place on February 15,” sources in the Pakistan Cricket B…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Pakistan’s decision to boycott their T20 World Cup group match against India has reportedly prompted “back-channel talks” between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board amid concerns over potential financial fallout. On Sunday, Pakistan government announced that its national cricket team would not play the T20 World Cup group-stage match against India at Colombo’s R.Premadasa Stadium on February 15. The decision could reportedly cost wo…
Patna, Feb 2 (IANS) Commenting on the Union Budget 2026–27, JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said it is a futuristic budget aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Speaking to IANS Ranjan said, “The budget lays a strong foundation for long-term development and reflects the government’s commitment to inclusive growth, infrastructure expansion and economic stability.”Ranjan added that several key decisions taken during Prime Minist…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) A fresh wave of uncertainty has emerged around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after Pakistan decided not to play its scheduled match against India on February 15 in Colombo. The development follows a recent statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC), and its ripple effects may extend well beyond the cricket field.While the sporting implications are significant, the immediate economic impact could be felt most strongly in Sri Lanka’s capital. An India–Pakist…
London, Jan 25 (IANS) The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has expressed deep concern following Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to shift its matches from India to Sri Lanka.The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the BCB refused to participate in the tournament p…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chair Jay Shah met with leaders of the Africa Cricket Association in Windhoek and emphasised the ICC’s commitment to expanding cricket across Africa.He also expressed his delight at watching future stars in action during an Under-19 World Cup match at Cricket Namibia’s newly developed NCG venue.”A productive day in Windhoek meeting with cricket leaders from the Africa Cricket Association as @ICC looks to grow and support the sport ac…
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) A cricket official from the United States has denied claims that four of their Pakistani-origin players have been denied a visa by India to travel to the country for the upcoming 2026 Twenty20 World Cup, saying the visa is delayed and not denied, a news report has claimed.USA pacer Ali Khan had claimed in a video clip on social media that four Pakistani-origin players, including him, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin, and Ehsan Adil, have been refused visas to travel to Indi…
Dhaka, Jan 7 (IANS) Bangladesh government’s sports advisor Asif Nazrul has said that he will do his best to convince the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate the country’s match venues, calling out the highest body for failing to understand the situation’s gravity. The development comes amid heightened tensions between India and Bangladesh. On Monday, the Bangladesh government ordered the suspension of the broadcast of all matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season a…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) In a dramatic escalation following the release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League, the Bangladesh sports ministry has instructed the country’s cricket board to request that the T20 World Cup league games be moved from India to Sri Lanka.Bangladesh are scheduled to play T20 World Cup matches against the West Indies on February 7, Italy on February 9, and England on February 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and against Nepal on February…