Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus explained why it was important for them to get a session under lights ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 India match on Feb 12 in Delhi and said: "We don't have floodlights back home in Namibia, so we don't really play day-night or night games."

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Make of that what you want:' Namibia skipper slams no night training session before India match

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir made a bizarre yet surprising guest appearance in PCB boss Mohsin Naqvi’s speech on a U-turn on India game boycott at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. If not for his position as a Field Marshall in the Pakistani army and considering his role in handling the country’s military operations, his mention in a speech directed at playing India in a scheduled T20 World Cup game sounds off; however, Naqvi was clear in doing so, while retaliating how he remains unfazed by any threat from India, BCCI or even ICC.


PCB's Mohsin Naqvi Bizarrely Mentions Pak Army Chief in T20 World Cup Speech

BCCI has released the annual contract list for the period October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The board now has only three categories - A, B & C. The number of players in contract has also been reduced from 34 to 30 with Shami, Mukesh, Patidar, and Sarfaraz out.

BCCI annual contract: Meet players no longer in central contract list

The BCCI has announced its latest central contracts, with star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being handed Grade B contracts. This video breaks down the full list of central contracts, the grades assigned to top players, and what this means for India’s cricketing lineup and salaries.

BCCI Announces Central Contracts: Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma Given Grade B

India’s new Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, has been promoted to the top category, Grade A, for the first time, joining Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.

BCCI announces central contracts for 2025-26, demotes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to Grade B

Ayush Mhatre joined the likes of Mohammed Kaif, Virat Kohli, Unmukt Chand, Prithvi Shaw and Yash Dhull to have won the U19 ODI World Cup as captain.

BCCI honours India’s U19 World Cup champions with Rs 7.5 crore reward

With the A+ category now removed, the BCCI has not yet clarified how salaries will be structured under the revised contract system.

BCCI demote Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in annual contracts list, three stars in A category - Report

The new 20-over tournament, named Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup, will be played between 3 teams: Dhumketu XI, Durbar XI, and Duronto XI. The league matches will be played on Feb 5, 6 and 7 while the final takes place on Feb 9.

T20 World Cup 2026 | Bangladesh announce new tournament after being replaced by Scotland

The PCB, meanwhile, has also indicated no interest in responding officially to the ICC's statement, citing the decision to not play India match is not taken by them but the national government.

T20 World Cup 2026 | No ICC meeting scheduled for now to discuss Pak boycotting India match - Report

Mani, while sharing his opinion on the matter, compared the current situation to Champions Trophy 2025 when the Indian government had denied the permission to the national team for travelling to Pakistan - host of the tournament.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Can't have double standards': Ex-ICC & PCB chair says Pakistan can't be punished for India match boycott

T20 World Cup 2026: The ICC tournament is set to begin on Feb 7 and the final has been scheduled for Mar 8. 20 teams will play 40 group stage matches before eight teams advance to the next round for 12 matches to decided two semi-finalists. All 20 squads are out except Sri Lanka.

T20 World Cup 2026 | All squads out - including Sri Lanka

After Bangladesh's replacement with Scotland, Pakistan left their fate of tournament participation in limbo before confirming it on Sunday (Feb 1). They, however, decided not to play against India on Feb 15 in what could be seen as a show of support to Bangladesh's cause.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Itself a member and beneficiary': ICC warns Pakistan of 'implications' of not playing India

Bangladesh pulled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 after the International Cricket Council sent a strong directive that they would not be entertaining BCB's request to move their matches from India to Sri Lanka. So here is a look at the timeline of events that led to the current situation.

In Pics: Timeline of events leading to BCB pulling out of T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh are placed in Group C along with England, Italy, Nepal, and West Indies. They are scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata on February 7 (vs WI), February 9 (vs Italy) and February 14 (vs England) before the final match in Mumbai on February 17 (vs Nepal).

Bangladesh not coming to India - BCB remains firm on playing T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka despite ICC ultimatum

Virat Kohli's five hundreds in a lost chase are the most by any batter in ODI and so are his overall hundreds (54), hundreds scored while chasing (29), and hundreds scored in matches won (44). 

'Chase Master' Virat Kohli has more hundreds in lost ODIs than any other batter

The ODI series will also mark the final international appearance of Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who has announced her retirement after the series. 

India women's tour of Australia 2026: BCCI announces white-ball squads, Vaishnavi earns maiden ODI call-up

LIVE SCORE | Saurashtra vs Punjab, VHT 2nd SF: Both the teams are coming into the semi on the back of five consecutive wins in their last five matches. The winner play Vidarbha in the final at Centre of Excellence (CoE) ground in Bengaluru on Sunday (Jan 18).

UPDATES ONLY | Vijay Hazare Trophy 2nd SF:Punjab vs Saurashtra

Check HIGHLIGHTS of Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 first semi-final between Vidarbha and Karnataka in Bengaluru and the opening match of U-19 ODI World Cup match between India vs USA in Bulawayo Zimbabwe.

HIGHLIGHTS: Vidarbha beat Karnataka & IND U19 beat USA U19 by 6 wickets each

Representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, Ayush Badoni smashed 329 runs in 14 innings with a best of 74. With the ball, he was not effective and scalped two wickets, a feat slammed by the 1983 World Cup winner.

Indian legend questions selectors over Ayush Badoni's inclusion in NZ series, says 'has anyone even...'

The Bangladesh Cricket Board, in a statement issued on Tuesday (Jan 13), stood firm on its stance of moving matches, 'citing security concerns.' The World Cup, which is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starts in less than a month on February 7 with final to be played on March 8.

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh stands firm on not playing in India, reiterates demand to ICC 'citing safety concern'

The news made rounds as Bangladesh are currently demanding to move their 2026 T20 World Cup matches outside India. The reason cited by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) behind their demand is 'player safety.' 

BCB offical says Bangladesh umpire in India vs NZ Vadodara ODI 'not contracted with us'

If the no-fan policy is enforced, then the three matches going to be affected are: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz on January 14, Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz on January 15, and Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru on January 16.

No fans for WPL matches from Jan 14 to Jan 16 due to Mumbai municipal election - Report

Rohit, however, did not say anything back and just waived at fans, making them happy. The former Indian skipper, who now only plays ODI format, will be next seen in India vs New Zealand three-match series, which begins January 11.

Rohit Sharma video: India batter gets 'vada pav' offer by fans during practice session ahead of NZ series | WATCH

The Bangladesh government has banned the broadcast of IPL 2026 in the country as a response to the BCCI's decision to pull Mustafizur Rahman out of the tournament.


IPL 2026: Bangladesh government directs indefinite ban on IPL telecast

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T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Make of that what you want:' Namibia skipper slams no night training session before India match

PCB's Mohsin Naqvi Bizarrely Mentions Pak Army Chief in T20 World Cup Speech

BCCI annual contract: Meet players no longer in central contract list

BCCI Announces Central Contracts: Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma Given Grade B

BCCI announces central contracts for 2025-26, demotes Kohli, Rohit to Grade B

BCCI honours India’s U19 World Cup champions with Rs 7.5 crore reward

BCCI demote Kohli, Rohit in annual contracts, 3 stars in A category - Report

T20 WC 2026| Bangladesh announce new tournament after being replaced by Scotland

T20 WC 2026 | No ICC meeting for now to discuss Pak's India boycott - Report

T20 WC 2026 | Ex-ICC chair says Pak can't be punished for India match boycott

T20 World Cup 2026 | All squads out - including Sri Lanka

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC warns Pakistan of 'implications' of not playing India

In Pics: Timeline of events leading to BCB pulling out of T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh not coming to India - BCB remains firm on playing T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka despite ICC ultimatum

'Chase Master' Kohli has more ODI hundreds in lost chases than any other batter

India women's tour of Australia 2026: BCCI announces white-ball squads

UPDATES ONLY | Vijay Hazare Trophy 2nd SF:Punjab vs Saurashtra

HIGHLIGHTS: Vidarbha beat Karnataka & IND U19 beat USA U19 by 6 wickets each

Indian legend questions selectors over Ayush Badoni's inclusion in NZ series

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh stands firm on not playing in India

BCB offical breaks silence on Bangladesh umpire in India vs NZ Vadodara ODI

No fans for 3 WPL matches due to Mumbai municipal election - Report

WATCH | Rohit gets 'vada pav' offer by fans during practice session

IPL 2026: Bangladesh government directs indefinite ban on IPL telecast