Bangladesh to replace Scotland for 2026 T20 World Cup: Reports

Scotland’s Mark Watt (left) celebrates dismissing Bangladesh’s Afif Hossain during the T20 World Cup match at the Al Amerat Cricket Stadium in Al Amerat on October 17, 2021. — ICC KARACHI: The Bangladesh men’s cricket team has replaced Scotland in the squad for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup mega event in India, international media […]
Mohsin Naqvi says government will take ‘final’ call on Pakistan’s participation in T20 World Cup

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi (centre) addresses a press conference in Lahore on January 24, 2026. — PCB LAHORE: The central government will take the final decision regarding the national team’s participation in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday. The announcement was made earlier today […]
ICC has confirmed Scotland’s replacement for Bangladesh for the T20 World Cup

Mahmudullah of Bangladesh plays a shot during the T20 World Cup match against Scotland at the Al Amerat Cricket Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Al Amerat. — ICC Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced that Bangladesh will replace Scotland in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be held in India […]
U19 World Cup: Pakistan-India Super Six line-up confirmed

Pakistan’s Sameer Minhas plays a shot during the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup final against India at the ICC Academy in Dubai on December 21, 2026. — PCB KARACHI: Arch-rivals Pakistan and India clash on Sunday after the Super Six line-up of the 2026 ICC Men’s U19 World Cup was confirmed following their defeat of […]
Here’s why Scotland overcame Bangladesh despite trailing Jersey in the qualifiers

Scotland players celebrate their dismissal during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against Australia at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Cross Islet on June 15, 2024. — ICC KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday confirmed that India will replace Bangladesh in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup following India’s refusal […]
U19 World Cup: India ease past New Zealand to finish group stage undefeated

India’s RS Umbrish (centre) celebrates taking a wicket with teammates during the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup match against New Zealand at the Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo on January 24, 2026. — ICC Bulawayo: R.S. Ambrish’s four wickets, followed by captain Ayush Madre’s half-century, led India to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in […]
President Cup Grade-I: SNGPL, SBP, KRL conclude fifth round with wins

Mohammad Hamza of KRL poses for a picture after winning the fifth-round President’s Cup Grade-I match against PTV at the UBL Sports Complex in Karachi on January 24, 2026. — PCB KARACHI: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), State Bank of Pakistan (SBB) and Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) won the fifth round of the Presidents […]
‘Willing and ready’: Scotland accept ICC T20 World Cup invite

Scotland’s Mark Watt celebrates the wicket of Oman’s Jeeshan Maqsood during the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between Oman and Scotland at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on June 09, 2024 in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. – ICC Cricket Scotland have confirmed that their men’s team have accepted an […]
Joe Root helped England beat Sri Lanka to level the series in the second ODI

R. in Colombo on January 24, 2026. England’s Joe Root plays a shot during the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. — AFP Colombo: Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on a turnaround to guide England to a 5-wicket victory in the second ODI against Sri Lanka in the second […]
Former cricketers opine to replace Bangladesh with ICC squad for T20 World Cup

Pictured are former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi (left) and former Pakistan red ball head coach Jason Gillespie. – ICC/PCB KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and Australian all-rounder Jason Gillespie have criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) over security-related decisions, particularly the exclusion of Bangladesh from the ICC tournament. On social media platform X, Afridi […]