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BCB asks ICC’s dispute resolution body to intervene
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally communicated with the International Cricket Council (ICC), reiterating its position on relocating Bangladesh’s matches outside India and requesting that the matter be referred to the ICC’s independent Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC).
23 January 2026, 16:17 PM
T20 World Cup row overshadows India's Olympic ambitions
India hopes next month's T20 World Cup will bolster its credentials as a global sports host -- and the country's Olympic ambitions -- but preparations have been rocked by a diplomatic row with Bangladesh and accusations of political interference.
23 January 2026, 13:58 PM
Milne ruled out of New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad, Jamieson in
Milne suffered the injury while bowling in the SA20 competition at the weekend.
23 January 2026, 11:07 AM
BPL glory up for grabs
The 12th edition of the tournament prepares to crown a new champion
23 January 2026, 09:51 AM
‘Should never go hardline from the start’
With Bangladesh now on the brink of facing an exit from the T20 World Cup due to stalled negotiations with the ICC, Syed Ashraful Huq spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan over the phone from Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, sharing his concerns and insights. Excerpts from the interview are as follows:
23 January 2026, 07:00 AM
No scope to send team to India: Asif Nazrul
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday said there was no scope to send the national team to India for next month’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup stressing that the decision was taken solely by the government on security grounds.
23 January 2026, 00:30 AM
Injuries force two changes in South Africa T20 World Cup squad
Injuries have forced two changes in South Africa’s squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month.
23 January 2026, 00:20 AM
‘No scope’ of playing World Cup in India: Asif Nazrul
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul today said as the security situation in India has not changed, there is no scope for the Bangladesh team to travel there to compete in the ICC T20 World Cup.
22 January 2026, 17:10 PM
'Mystery will be revealed when we get there’: Mahedi on players’ meeting with Sports Adviser
As Chattogram Royals carried out their final preparations on Thursday ahead of Friday’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final against Rajshahi Warriors, attention also turned to Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup when Chattogram skipper Mahedi Hasan addressed the media.
22 January 2026, 14:57 PM
Fixing allegation rocks Sylhet camp after BPL defeat
Bangladesh cricket, already unsettled by developments surrounding the World Cup, received another jolt on Wednesday night as Sylhet Titans adviser Fahim Al Chowdhury brought an explosive allegation of match-fixing during the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
22 January 2026, 14:40 PM
From Mustafizur to the World Cup crossroads
What began as Mustafizur Rahman’s sudden omission from the Indian Premier League (IPL) quickly spiralled into a broader diplomatic and cricketing standoff, ultimately casting uncertainty over Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
22 January 2026, 12:31 PM
From chaos to the final
Chattogram Royals will play the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur tomorrow.
22 January 2026, 11:12 AM
Mirpur cricket ‘completely different’
Instead of pursuing an uncertain place in England’s playing eleven, Billings chose a different path, opting to enjoy cricket through various franchise leagues around the world.
22 January 2026, 00:54 AM
ICC rejects BCB’s relocation request
International Cricket Council rejected Bangladesh Cricket Board’s request to relocate the national cricket team’s matches of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup from India after an ICC board meeting yesterday.
22 January 2026, 00:15 AM
Neesham, Fernando power Rajshahi into BPL final with thrilling win over Sylhet
All-rounder Jimmy Neesham and pacer Binura Fernando produced decisive performances as Rajshahi Warriors sealed a thrilling 12-run victory over Sylhet Titans in the second qualifier of the Bangladesh Premier League at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday, booking a spot in the final.
21 January 2026, 22:15 PM
T20 World Cup: ICC rejects Bangladesh's relocation request
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday upheld the previous schedule for the upcoming T20 World Cup, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India from February 7.
21 January 2026, 19:03 PM
Bangladesh to be replaced if stance on India travel stays unchanged: Reports
According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to relay its government that if Bangladesh continues to refuse to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, also to be co-hosted by Sri Lanka, then they will be replaced by another team.
21 January 2026, 18:08 PM
Bangladesh T20 World Cup fate: ICC board meeting underway
ESPNcricinfo outlines four main scenarios.
21 January 2026, 17:20 PM
Players voice frustration over Mirpur pitch
“Who should take responsibility for producing this kind of wickets?”
21 January 2026, 11:23 AM
PCB writes to ICC supporting Bangladesh's stance: Reports
The ICC has scheduled a Board meeting for Wednesday to discuss the BCB’s request to move Bangladesh’s matches to Sri Lanka over security concerns in India.
21 January 2026, 10:32 AM