The much-anticipated IPL 2026 schedule has been put on hold by the BCCI, pending clarity on assembly election dates in Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu. In a related development, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have just one week to submit unconditional offers and detailed venue plans, with special focus on Bengaluru’s iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium.
In a high-stakes Ranji Trophy encounter, Hyderabad—led by debutant captain Mohammed Siraj—has rolled out a green-top pitch to challenge table-toppers Mumbai. With both sides missing key players, this clash in Secunderabad could be a turning point in the race for the knockout stage.
The ICC has officially rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s request to relocate its T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India. While Pakistan stands in solidarity with Bangladesh, it has confirmed its participation in the tournament, which will be held across neutral venues in India and Sri Lanka.
In a high-stakes decision that could reshape the tournament, the ICC has firmly rejected Bangladesh’s plea to move its T20 World Cup matches from India, setting up a potential crisis just months before the event.
The ICC has issued a stark 24-hour ultimatum to the Bangladesh Cricket Board: confirm your participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 in India, or be replaced. We break down the high-stakes drama, the security concerns, and what this means for the future of international cricket.
A major diplomatic and sporting crisis is brewing as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has bluntly declared that playing in India is ‘not safe’ for its national team. The BCB has formally requested the ICC to move its T20 World Cup matches to Sri Lanka, a plea the global cricket body has firmly rejected.