Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary has dropped a bombshell, claiming Virat Kohli was ‘forced’ out of Test cricket due to a toxic team environment. We dive deep into the controversy, the facts, and what it means for Indian cricket.
In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, Bangladesh is set to withdraw from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India—despite its players being ready and willing to compete. The national team claims they were never consulted, with one player bluntly stating, “They didn’t ask.” The decision, driven by government-level security concerns and the ICC’s alleged silence on their grievances, could see Scotland step in as a last-minute replacement.
In a thrilling opening act to their ODI series, Sri Lanka’s spinners delivered a masterclass at the R. Premadasa Stadium, defending a modest total and handing England a surprising 19-run defeat on their home turf.
In a stunning turnaround, Sophie Devine delivered a match-winning all-round performance to lead Gujarat Giants to a commanding 45-run victory over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Her unbeaten 50 with the bat and two crucial wickets with the ball, backed by Rajeshwari Gayakwad’s three-wicket haul, not only ended Gujarat’s three-match losing streak but also catapulted them to second place in the WPL standings.
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has called on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup, citing solidarity with Bangladesh over its rejected request to relocate matches from India due to security concerns. Latif argues that Pakistan’s participation is so vital to the tournament’s commercial and competitive success that a withdrawal would force the ICC to reconsider its stance—despite the risk of sanctions.
Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan has sparked a fiery debate by directly challenging the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to move its T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India. In a pointed remark, Wassan highlighted that Bangladesh’s own captain, Litton Das, is Hindu—implying hypocrisy in citing religious or security concerns. He dismissed the BCB’s stance as logistically unfeasible and reaffirmed India’s capability to host all matches securely.