In a historic and controversial move, Australia fielded an all-pace attack in the Sydney Test against England—its first such lineup at the SCG since 1888. The decision came after Nathan Lyon’s hamstring injury, but raised eyebrows as head coach Andrew McDonald openly admitted spin is “incredibly important” in modern Test cricket.
In a major development ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially confirmed it will not send its national team to India, citing ‘safety and security concerns.’ The decision follows the abrupt release of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL—a move widely seen as the trigger for this diplomatic and sporting standoff.
In a stunning diplomatic and sporting fallout, Bangladesh has refused to send its team to India for the T20 World Cup 2026. The move, sparked by the BCCI’s advice to release Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL, has drawn sharp criticism from Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who calls it a ‘self-inflicted embarrassment’.
In a dramatic escalation, Bangladesh has officially confirmed it will not send its team to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup—citing government intervention following Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the IPL.
The BCCI has officially asked KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026, citing ‘recent developments.’ But what does this mean for Bangladesh’s crucial matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup on Indian soil? We break down the silence, the speculation, and the high-stakes diplomacy unfolding behind the scenes.
Shreyas Iyer is back in India’s ODI squad as vice-captain for the New Zealand series, but there’s a major catch: his participation hinges on a final fitness test. We dive into the high-stakes gamble the BCCI is taking.