Just two years after being dropped from India’s BCCI central contracts, Ishan Kishan has roared back with a match-winning 76 off just 32 balls against New Zealand. His fearless innings isn’t just redemption—it’s a loud statement ahead of the T20 World Cup and a testament to his resilience during exile.
In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has officially withdrawn from the T20 World Cup, declaring, ‘India is not safe for us.’ The ICC has responded by replacing them with Scotland.
Cricket legend Shahid Afridi has launched a scathing attack on the ICC, accusing it of hypocrisy for sidelining Bangladesh while accommodating India’s political conditions—sparking a fresh debate on fairness in global cricket governance.
In an unprecedented move, the ICC has officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh refused to participate, citing unverified security concerns. Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, has publicly slammed the decision and backed the ICC’s firm stance to protect the integrity of the game.
In a stunning turn of events, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Ishtiaque Sadeque resigned just hours after the ICC officially disqualified Bangladesh from the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup for refusing to play matches in India over security concerns. Scotland, the next highest-ranked team in the qualification pathway, has been named as their replacement. While Sadeque cited ‘personal reasons,’ the timing has sparked widespread speculation about internal turmoil and political pressure within the BCB—raising urgent questions about the future of Bangladesh cricket on the global stage.
Joe Root delivered a vintage performance in Colombo, anchoring England’s chase to level the ODI series against Sri Lanka. His masterclass not only secured a crucial win but also exposed a critical weakness in the hosts’ strategy heading into the final, high-stakes match.