Scotland crash Italy’s T20 World Cup party with emphatic win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Scotland crash Italy’s T20 World Cup party with emphatic win | Cricket News – The Times of India

All-rounder Michael Leask delivered a match-winning performance with a blistering late cameo and a four-wicket haul after opener George Munsey’s attacking half-century powered Scotland to a crushing 73-run win over T20 World Cup debutants Italy in their Group C clash on Monday.Munsey set the platform with a fluent 84 off 54 balls, laced with 14…

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Big blow for Azzurri: Italy captain Wayne Madsen injured as T20 World Cup dream turns sour | Cricket News – The Times of India

Big blow for Azzurri: Italy captain Wayne Madsen injured as T20 World Cup dream turns sour | Cricket News – The Times of India

Italy’s captain Wayne Madsen reacts after getting injured while fielding. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Italy’s historic first appearance at the T20 World Cup took a cruel turn on Monday as captain Wayne Madsen suffered a serious shoulder injury during their Group C clash against Scotland at Eden Gardens, casting a shadow over the remainder of…

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Lucky break but tough road ahead: Scotland arrive at T20 World Cup with renewed belief after Bangladesh pullout | Cricket News – The Times of India

Lucky break but tough road ahead: Scotland arrive at T20 World Cup with renewed belief after Bangladesh pullout | Cricket News – The Times of India

Scotland cricket team (ANI Photo) BENGALURU: Barely a couple of weeks ago, Finlay McCreath was putting his feet up at home in Scotland, resigned to the reality that his team had missed out on a sixth T20 World Cup appearance after falling short in the qualifiers. Then came that unexpected twist.When Bangladesh pulled out of…

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‘Just a matter of time’: Scotland confident visas will clear for T20 World Cup in India despite Pakistan-origin player in squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Just a matter of time’: Scotland confident visas will clear for T20 World Cup in India despite Pakistan-origin player in squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

Team Scotland (Pic credit: Cricket Scotland) NEW DELHI: Cricket Scotland chief executive Trudy Lindblade has played down concerns over visa delays for her players, including Pakistan-origin pacer Safyaan Sharif, expressing confidence that the squad will travel to India in time for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel….

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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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‘We are not going to challenge’: BCB accepts ICC call as Bangladesh bow out of T20 World Cup | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘We are not going to challenge’: BCB accepts ICC call as Bangladesh bow out of T20 World Cup | Cricket News – The Times of India

Bangladesh cricket team (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed it will not challenge the International Cricket Council’s decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, ending weeks of uncertainty and controversy surrounding the tournament.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!BCB media…

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‘Why were India allowed?’: Former Pakistan coach blasts ICC after Bangladesh World Cup exit | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Why were India allowed?’: Former Pakistan coach blasts ICC after Bangladesh World Cup exit | Cricket News – The Times of India

Bangladesh cricket team (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) Former Australia cricketer Jason Gillespie emerged as one of the most vocal critic of the ICC after Bangladesh were removed from the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, questioning what he described as a glaring lack of consistency in how the world body applies its own standards. Gillespie, who…

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T20 World Cup row explodes: BCB says ‘we wanted to play’ but Bangladesh government said no to India travel | Cricket News – The Times of India

T20 World Cup row explodes: BCB says ‘we wanted to play’ but Bangladesh government said no to India travel | Cricket News – The Times of India

Bangladesh cricket team players (File photo) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday said it was willing to play the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India but was bound by the decision of the Bangladesh government, which did not grant clearance for the tour.BCB director Abdur Razzak said government approval is mandatory for…

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After Bangladesh exit, Scotland say ‘ready to play’, prepare immediate India arrival | Cricket News – The Times of India

After Bangladesh exit, Scotland say ‘ready to play’, prepare immediate India arrival | Cricket News – The Times of India

Image credit: Cricket Scotland NEW DELHI: Cricket Scotland chief executive Trudy Lindblade on Saturday thanked the International Cricket Council for offering Scotland a spot in next month’s T20 World Cup following Bangladesh’s withdrawal, saying the team is now “preparing to arrive in India immediately”.Scotland were officially confirmed as Bangladesh’s replacement in the 20-team tournament after…

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T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland; all eyes on Pakistan now | Cricket News – The Times of India

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland; all eyes on Pakistan now | Cricket News – The Times of India

ICC chair Jay Shah (Photo by ICC) NEW DELHI: After weeks of communication, suspense, and drama, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh for the 2026 edition of the T20 World Cup. The writing was on the wall the moment Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) “refused to participate in the tournament…

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