Pakistan secured a historic T20I series triumph against Australia, defeating the hosts by 90 runs in the second match on Saturday. This came as Pakistan’s first T20 series win against the Aussies in seven years, dating back to the Sarfaraz Ahmed-led victory in the UAE in October 2018. The m
The United Arab Emirates are dreaming big as they prepare for the start of their third Twenty20 World Cup campaign on Tuesday, hoping for a famous win in what looks a very strong group. The Gulf nation, who have won only one match in their previous two World Cups, failed to qualify for the last ed
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) says an independent inquiry has found initial “evidence of inappropriate conduct" by a former high-ranking official following a probe into allegations raised by former Bangladesh Women’s Cricket team captain Jahanara Alam. In a media statement issued
Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Madan Lal have strongly criticised Pakistan’s decision to boycott their T20 World Cup group-stage match against India, warning that the move will ultimately cause more harm to Pakistan cricket than to the tournament organisers. The reaction comes a d
Pakistan’s participation in next month’s T20 World Cup will be finalised either on Friday or Monday, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said after a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. On Monday, Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s interior minister, met with Shehbaz. Later,
The absence of Bangladesh from next month's Twenty20 World Cup is a sad moment for the game and should serve as a call for stakeholders to work towards uniting the sport, not dividing it, the international cricketers' association said on Sunday. The Tigers were replaced by Scotland in the 20-team
Pakistan on Sunday announced their squad for next month's Twenty20 World Cup, a day after their cricket board chief cast doubt over the team's participation in the global showpiece that begins on February 7. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, also the country's interior minister,
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Bangladesh have been removed from next month’s T20 World Cup after refusing to play their scheduled matches in India over security concerns, with Scotland called up as their replacement. In a formal statement, the ICC said that, based on
Pakistan’s involvement in the T20 World Cup hangs in the balance after board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi indicated that a final decision would be made only following consultation with the government, ESPNcricinfo reports. His remarks came in the immediate aftermath of the ICC’s formal remova
Rajshahi Warriors clinched the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title, beating Chattogram Royals by 63 runs, in the final match of the tournament on Friday. The final was played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, with Chattogram opting to field first after winning the toss in the
Rajshahi Warriors opener Tanzid Hasan smashed a scintillating century to put his side firmly in contention for a maiden Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title in the final against Chattogram Royals. His innings held the innings together after early pressure, keeping Rajshahi on course in a tense ti
Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has raised concerns over the security of the national cricket team ahead of upcoming matches in India, citing recent attacks on people suspected to be Bangladeshis and political remarks warning against hosting Bangladesh in certain cities. He urged t
The International Cricket Council on Wednesday rejected Bangladesh's demand to shift their matches at next month's Twenty20 World Cup outside India, dismissing any security threat to the team following political tensions between the South Asian neighbours. Uncertainty loomed over the global showpi
