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‘Stance unchanged’ as BCB awaits ICC reply

On the question of whether Bangladesh would consider playing at an alternate venue in India, the BCB boss stressed that the decision ultimately rests with the government.
10 January 2026, 22:15 PM

'It’s not our domain': BCCI responds to Bangladesh’s relocation demand

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has broken its silence on Bangladesh’s request to relocate their T20 World Cup matches outside India, but stopped short of addressing the issue directly.
10 January 2026, 21:26 PM

BCB director in hot water after calling Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent'

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam has come under heavy criticism after terming former national captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” in a social media post.
9 January 2026, 16:45 PM

BCB alerts ICC to security concerns

The board is now waiting for ICC's response, which could determine whether or not Bangladesh participate in the event, set to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
9 January 2026, 13:00 PM

'A proper professional': Arthur praises Mustafizur after IPL removal

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the Indian Premier League (IPL) has sparked widespread discussion in recent days. The issue has also triggered a series of off-field developments, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) even holding talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the possibility of relocating their upcoming ICC T20 World Cup matches from India.
8 January 2026, 13:34 PM

BCB statement clarifies ICC communication

Rejecting claims made in a news report on ESPNcricinfo of the International Cricket Council (ICC) issuing an ultimatum to the Bangladesh Cricket Board, the BCB has issued a statement regarding what has been communicated to it by cricket’s world body regarding the upcoming T20 World Cup.
7 January 2026, 06:47 AM

BCB dismisses media reports over T20 World Cup travel

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday dismissed an ESPNcricinfo report claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) had rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift its T20 World Cup matches out of India due to security concerns.
7 January 2026, 05:52 AM

ESPNcricinfo report claims ICC told Bangladesh to play in India or risk forfeiting points

Conflicting reports emerged from Tuesday’s virtual meeting between ICC and BCB officials, with no official statements issued by either the ICC or the BCB on the outcome of the discussions.
7 January 2026, 02:05 AM

Sakib says he will think again before putting his name up for IPL auction

Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Sakib has admitted that he may have to rethink the prospect of entering the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction next season following Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision to release Mustafizur Rahman upon instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
6 January 2026, 13:17 PM

BCB awaits ICC reply as speculation grows

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB's) plea to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate its ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches from India has sparked widespread speculation among officials, players, stakeholders and fans, with all pondering what will happen next.
6 January 2026, 02:00 AM

ICC rates MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory' after two-day Test

England beat Australia by four wickets in the final session of day two, with no batter scoring more than 46 across the four innings.
29 December 2025, 08:54 AM

Politics trumped cricket as Proteas ended decades of hurt

The already-soured relations between bitter rivals India and Pakistan reached a new low when the nuclear-armed neighbour engaged in a military conflict in May that nearly snowballed into a full-fledged war.
25 December 2025, 03:19 AM

Australia, New Zealand performers gain in ICC rankings

Performers in Test victories for Australia and New Zealand have enjoyed healthy jumps after the latest update in the ICC Men’s Player Rankings.
24 December 2025, 09:54 AM

ICC pledges to fund US national team players ahead of T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pledged to fund the United States national team players to ensure they can continue preparing for next year's Twenty20 World Cup despite the country's governing body going through a governance and financial crisis.
22 December 2025, 19:31 PM

Full fixtures of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

The 20-team tournament will be played across eight venues -- five in India and three in Sri Lanka -- between February 7 and March 8.
26 November 2025, 04:18 AM

Nahid Rana fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening day of the first Test against Ireland in Sylhet on Tuesday.
12 November 2025, 16:51 PM

All 12 full members likely to feature in next WTC cycle

According to Cricinfo, the next WTC cycle is likely to feature all 12 full members in a single division after plans to split nations into two tiers failed to gain widespread support.
12 November 2025, 03:09 AM

Ahmedabad to host 2026 T20 World Cup final

Sri Lanka will co-host the tournament alongside India, with matches expected to be held in Colombo and Kandy, along with one additional venue to be finalised.
6 November 2025, 14:59 PM

ICC reprimands India, Pakistan players for Asia Cup antics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed the outcomes of several Code of Conduct proceedings arising from matches played during the ICC Asia Cup 2025.
4 November 2025, 14:34 PM

Chris Broad accuses ICC of bowing to BCCI pressure

Former England cricketer and ICC match referee Chris Broad has revealed that he was once asked to be “lenient” against India when they were behind the over-rate in a match.
28 October 2025, 09:26 AM