‘Cricket doesn’t exist anymore’: Ex-Bangladesh cricketer invites ‘all to witness the circus’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Cricket doesn’t exist anymore’: Ex-Bangladesh cricketer invites ‘all to witness the circus’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Team Bangladesh (Photo by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh cricket is going through a chaotic phase, where off-field drama seems to matter more than the actual game. Former cricketer Aftab Ahmed openly criticised the situation, saying, “Bangladesh’s biggest circus is the cricket board, and the ones around it,” reflecting frustration shared by many fans. Issues…

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Barred by interim govt, Bangladesh now wants Sheikh Hasina-linked cricketer back for ‘long term’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Barred by interim govt, Bangladesh now wants Sheikh Hasina-linked cricketer back for ‘long term’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) newly appointed chairman of selectors Habibul Bashar said on Tuesday that he wants veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the country and continue playing for at least two more years, with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind.Shakib, 39, had moved to the United States after the country’s Awami…

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​​Tejal Hasabnis stars as India A beat Bangladesh A by 46 runs to lift Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 title | Cricket News – The Times of India

​​Tejal Hasabnis stars as India A beat Bangladesh A by 46 runs to lift Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 title | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India A Women delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Bangladesh by 46 runs in the final and win the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars title on Sunday. Batting first, India A posted a competitive total of 134/7 in 20 overs, thanks largely to a composed unbeaten half-century from Tejal Hasabnis and…

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Ex-ICC official accuses BCCI of mishandling Mustafizur Rahman exit, fueling T20 World Cup row | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ex-ICC official accuses BCCI of mishandling Mustafizur Rahman exit, fueling T20 World Cup row | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mustafizur Rahman (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former ICC Head of Communications Sami-ul-Hasan Burney has criticised the BCCI’s handling of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exit from the IPL, saying the Indian board could have prevented the current T20 World Cup turmoil with a more measured approach.Rahman’s release from his Kolkata Knight Riders contract set off a…

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‘Nothing but drama’: Harbhajan Singh slams Pakistan’s T20 World Cup boycott of India clash | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Nothing but drama’: Harbhajan Singh slams Pakistan’s T20 World Cup boycott of India clash | Cricket News – The Times of India

Harbhajan Singh, and Pakistan cricket team NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has taken a sharp dig at Pakistan’s decision to boycott its Group A clash against India in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, calling it an “unnecessary drama to mislead people.” The Pakistan government granted conditional approval for its team…

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T20 World Cup row: ‘Nahi khelenge’- Former Pakistan captain floats India match boycott plan | Cricket News – The Times of India

T20 World Cup row: ‘Nahi khelenge’- Former Pakistan captain floats India match boycott plan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has softened his earlier stance on calling for a boycott of the upcoming T20 World Cup, admitting that the moment for such a move has passed. While ruling out a full withdrawal, the former wicketkeeper-batsman floated a different form of protest, suggesting Pakistan could…

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‘We do feel for Bangladesh players’: Scotland admit T20 World Cup entry was ‘far from ideal’ but happy to step in | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘We do feel for Bangladesh players’: Scotland admit T20 World Cup entry was ‘far from ideal’ but happy to step in | Cricket News – The Times of India

Scotland and Bangladesh cricketers NEW DELHI: Cricket Scotland chief executive Trudy Lindblade has expressed sympathy for Bangladesh after the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed Scotland as their replacement for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, while admitting the circumstances of their qualification were far from ideal.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.SUBSCRIBE NOW!…

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‘You can’t separate politics from sport’: South Africa legend on Bangladesh T20 World Cup exit | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘You can’t separate politics from sport’: South Africa legend on Bangladesh T20 World Cup exit | Cricket News – The Times of India

Bangladesh cricket team ( PTI Photo) Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes has weighed in on Bangladesh’s dramatic exit from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, acknowledging that politics and cricket often collide, no matter how hard administrators try to keep them apart. Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland after the Bangladesh Cricket Board refused…

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‘India is not safe for us’: Bangladesh Cricket Board’s final word as they say ‘accept ICC’s decision’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘India is not safe for us’: Bangladesh Cricket Board’s final word as they say ‘accept ICC’s decision’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Saturday that it has accepted the ICC’s decision to replace its national team with Scotland in next month’s T20 World Cup, conceding that it had exhausted all available options.Earlier in the day, the ICC officially announced Scotland as Bangladesh’s replacement for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by…

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‘Blackmail the whole cricketing world’: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi under fire over T20 World Cup pullout remarks | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Blackmail the whole cricketing world’: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi under fire over T20 World Cup pullout remarks | Cricket News – The Times of India

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh cricket team Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has strongly reacted to comments made by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi about Pakistan possibly staying away from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Wassan believes that dragging politics into cricket only harms the game. ‘Indian cricket no less than…

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