‘We want to play’: Star Bangladesh batter voices players’ plea as T20 World Cup standoff deepens | Cricket News

Najmul Hossain Shanto (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Amid growing uncertainty over Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup, star batter Najmul Hossain Shanto has made it clear that the players want to feature in the ICC showpiece, even as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains firm on its refusal to play matches in India….

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan Cricket Board backs Bangladesh in venue standoff, writes to ICC ahead of crucial meet | Cricket News

Bangladesh are scheduled to play three matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai. NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Tuesday, has formally written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) expressing its support for Bangladesh’s refusal to play matches in India at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The development comes a day before…

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‘Makes no sense’: Former cricketer questions reports of Pakistan halting T20 World Cup prep in support of Bangladesh | Cricket News

Teams of Bangladesh and Pakistan (AP Photos) NEW DELHI: Speculation around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has increased after reports claimed the Pakistan Cricket Board had stopped its preparations in support of Bangladesh. However, former Pakistan cricketers have dismissed these reports, calling them unrealistic and premature.Former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal questioned the logic behind…

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India’s leading vaulters stranded: Fined by the railways for carrying ‘poles’ | More sports News

India pole vaulters Kuldeep Yadav, Dev Meena, and TTE at the railway station. (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: India’s leading pole vaulter and current national record holder, Dev Meena, and his teammates, including interuniversity champion Kuldeep Yadav, were left stranded for hours at Maharashtra’s Panvel station and missed their connection to Bhopal after railways officials told…

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India’s T20 World Cup prep enters home stretch as NZ series offers final chance to test and tweak formations | Cricket News

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav during a practice session. (ANI Photo) NAGPUR: Over the last two years, India in T20Is have been an irresistible force. Powered by a batting unit packed with big-hitters and attacking stroke-makers, a balanced bowling attack with full of variety, the reigning World T20 champions have won 72% of the matches…

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‘You’ll struggle to remember’: Sanjay Manjrekar explains ‘World Cup’ theory after India’s ODI series defeat to New Zealand | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Sanjay Manjrekar (Photos by AP) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has come out in support of head coach Gautam Gambhir after India’s surprising ODI series loss at home to New Zealand. The defeat raised many questions among fans and experts, but Manjrekar believes the reaction has been blown out of proportion.Speaking in…

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WPL: Welcome win for Jemimah Rodrigues and Delhi Capitals; Mumbai Indians second on table despite fourth loss | Cricket News

Delhi Capitals’ Jemimah Rodrigues (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Jemimah Rodrigues led from the front to anchor Delhi Capitals’ tense run-chase with a gritty fifty, guiding her team to a much-needed seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League here on Tuesday.Put in to bat on a slow surface, Mumbai Indians’ struggles in the powerplay…

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