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Bangladesh asks ICC to swap group with Ireland, relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

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Bangladesh asks ICC to swap group with Ireland, relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

Bangladesh are currently placed in Group C along with the West Indies, Italy, England, and Nepal and are scheduled to play their matches in Kolkata and Mumbai. Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: AP The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday (January 17, 2026) asked the ICC to swap its national team…

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Cricketers’ revolt puts BPL in limbo; BCB tries to pacify with action against Najmul

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Cricketers’ revolt puts BPL in limbo; BCB tries to pacify with action against Najmul

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos The crisis-ridden Bangladesh Cricket Board stared at the prospect of its flagship T20 league coming to a halt after senior national players revolted against it for not sacking director Najmul Islam for his disparaging comments against them, even though the BCB removed him as head of…

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World T20: Common sense and decency can still win the day

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World T20: Common sense and decency can still win the day

While India and Bangladesh wait to see who will blink first, the International Cricket Council has made it clear that there is no security threat in India. This is Bangladesh’s reason for not wishing to come to India for their World T20 matches commencing next month. It has weakened the former’s case while strengthening the…

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BCB sends another letter to ICC asking for venue change for its T20WC games

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BCB sends another letter to ICC asking for venue change for its T20WC games

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday (January 8, 2026) formally sent a second communication to the ICC, explaining the specific security concerns about travelling to India for the T20 World Cup while reiterating its demand for a change of venue to Sri Lanka. The World Cup gets underway on February 7 and Bangladesh are…

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Don’t feel secure in sending our team to India, next step depends on ICC’s response: BCB president

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Don’t feel secure in sending our team to India, next step depends on ICC’s response: BCB president

A file image of Bangladesh’s cricketer Mustafizur Rahman. | Photo Credit: PTI Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam on Monday (January 5, 2026) said that “we do not feel secure” in sending the national team to India for the T20 World Cup considering the current circumstances. Mr. Aminul spoke to reporters a day after…

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Faruque Ahmed takes charge as new BCB President

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Faruque Ahmed takes charge as new BCB President

Former cricketer and chief selector Faruque Ahmed has replaced Nazmul Hasan Papon as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after the incumbent resigned in the wake of the political unrest in the country. The BCB held an emergency meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 during which the 58-year-old Ahmed was elected. Papon,…

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