After Zimbabwe went unbeaten in Group B with wins over Oman, Australia, and Sri Lanka - they ended up qualifying over Australia and finish above SL in their group. The result meant Zimbabwe replaced Australia in Group X of Super 8 with India, WI and SA - all of which also topped their group.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Designed to push IND vs PAK': Dissension enuses after ICC pre-seeding puts all top teams together in Super 8

The ICC announced the criteria for the qualification, as all the Super 8 teams of the 2026 edition were finalised. As per the qualification criteria set, all eight teams that qualified for the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup will receive direct passage to the 2028 edition. 

India, Pakistan and others secure direct berth in 2028 T20 World Cup as ICC announces qualification criteria

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

The ICC has rejected Pakistan Cricket Board's demands related to the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match, stating PCB lacks grounds to impose conditions amid boycott threats.



ICC Slams Door on PCB Demands Over IND-PAK Clash

Officials from the ICC and Pakistan Cricket Board held talks in Lahore after the Pakistan government announced a boycott of the India match. The discussions focus on the implications for the tournament and the future of the high-profile India-Pakistan fixture.


ICC, PCB Hold Talks in Lahore Over Pakistan Government’s India Match Boycott 

ICC and PCB are in back-channel talks over Pakistan's decision to boycott their Group A T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Colombo, citing government orders and force majeure. PCB must justify skipping just one game amid solidarity with Bangladesh, or risk sanctions, while India insists they'll play per neutral venue agreement.



ICC-PCB Talks Heat Up Over India-Pak T20 WC Clash

As things stand, PCB is set to follow the orders from its government, which has directed a boycott of the T20 World Cup clash against the arch-rivals on Feb 15 in Colombo.

T20 World Cup 2026: PCB opens dialogue with ICC regarding India vs Pakistan contest - Report

Currently, no official communication has been made by the PCB to the ICC regarding their boycott of the high-octane contest. Cricket Sri Lanka (CSL), on the other hand have requested PCB to reconsider their government’s decision and play in the World Cup match.

T20 World Cup 2026: India-Pakistan match to go ahead? ICC-PCB in back-channel talks - Report

The race to host the 2036 Olympics is set to become more transparent, with new reforms aimed at ensuring a fairer and more open selection process.


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India knocked out Afghanistan in the second semi-final to book their place in the final of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup.


India Outclass Afghanistan to Reach U19 World Cup Final

The changes will be discussed by the ICC in their next meeting for ratification before becoming part of international cricket, likely from October 1, 2026. A total of 73 'material changes' have been done in the latest rivision along with some linguistic changes as well. 

'It will be not out': MCC makes changes to how a batter is declared hit-wicket out

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

In a sensational development with less than a week to go for the T20 World Cup, the Pakistan government announced its decision to boycott its high-profile clash against India. 

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC awaits official communication with PCB set to boycott India clash

As per the ICC, Jones was found in breach on on five account for ICC's Anti-Corrpution code and has 14 days to respond. The USA has not yet announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup but Jones, who is in Sri Lanka as one of the 18 players, is unlikely to make the cut.

'Fixing, contriving to fix...': ICC suspends USA batter Aaron Jones for corruption related charges

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has informed Bangladesh of its decision to replace the team with Scotland in an upcoming tournament. The move comes after undisclosed circumstances affecting Bangladesh’s participation. Scotland will now take Bangladesh’s place, marking a significant change in the tournament lineup.


ICC Replaces Bangladesh With Scotland at T20 World Cup

ICC confirms Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh withdraws. Scotland secures a spot, marking a major change in the tournament line-up.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC set to replace Bangladesh with Scotland after BCB's anti-India stand - Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected Bangladesh’s request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India, citing the lack of a credible security threat and the risks of altering schedules so close to the tournament. Bangladesh had sought to play its games in Sri Lanka amid rising tensions with India. With the tournament set to begin on 7 February, uncertainty remains over Bangladesh’s participation. Here’s what the decision means for the World Cup.

ICC Rejects Bangladesh Request to Move T20 World Cup Matches From India

In an official statement released by the apex body of cricket, the ICC has reassured that they will continue with the same schedule and plan to make no changes despite Bangladesh threatening to pull out of the T20 World Cup, which starts on Feb 7.

ICC upholds Bangladesh's demands, reassures no changes in T20 World Cup schedule

BCB, who have communicated its reluctance to travel to India for the T20 World Cup, will have to convey its decision to the apex body of cricket in less than 24 hours or risk losing its place in the tournament.

T20 World Cup 2026: Scotland to replace Bangladesh? ICC gives BCB 24-hour ultimatum - Report

The issue between both the boards began when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad. 

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC team to visit Bangladesh to address venue concerns - Report

The tournament starts with India, led by CSK batter Ayush Mhatre, taking on USA in Bulawayo on Thursday (Jan 15). The tournament is being played in group-stage and Super Sixes format followed by semi-finals and the final, which is set to be played on February 6 in Harare, Zimbabwe.

U-19 Men's ODI World Cup: Everything you should know but don't know yet

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'

ICC, after an internal assessment, has found no threat to Bangladesh cricket team in India. The BCB, however, has not taken the letter kindly. Bangladesh has remained firm on not playing its matches in India and ICC, as of now, has not issued any schedule changes.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC says no threat to Bangladesh in India, BCB calls it 'bizarre, unrealistic and unreasonable'

Speaking on the rejection of BCB's request by ICC to play T20 World Cup 2026 matches outside India, the board ‘categorically states that such claims are completely false.’  Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata before the final match in Mumbai.

T20 World Cup 2026: BCB denies receiving ICC ‘ultimatum’ over request to move matches outside India

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'Fixing, contriving to fix...': ICC suspends USA batter Aaron Jones for corruption related charges

ICC Replaces Bangladesh With Scotland at T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC set to replace Bangladesh with Scotland

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ICC upholds Bangladesh's demands, reassures no changes in T20 World Cup schedule

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