Once declined by Bangladesh, now calling the shots: When no one wanted to visit Pakistan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Once declined by Bangladesh, now calling the shots: When no one wanted to visit Pakistan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistani fans holding a large flag cheer during the match (Photo by AP) NEW DELHI: Some will call it ruckus. Some will call it a mess. Others will simply call it chaos. The words may change, but the situation remains the same. Cricket, once again, finds itself caught between politics, security fears and unfinished business.On…

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Mustafizur Rahman’s security snub triggered BCB’s India standoff ahead of T20 World Cup: Aminul Islam Bulbul | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mustafizur Rahman’s security snub triggered BCB’s India standoff ahead of T20 World Cup: Aminul Islam Bulbul | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has laid bare the sequence of events that led to its refusal to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with president Aminul Islam Bulbul stating that Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from an IPL franchise on security grounds was the tipping point.Speaking to media in Dhaka, Bulbul…

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T20 World Cup row: Bangladesh players meet officials as BCB hopes for a ‘miracle’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

T20 World Cup row: Bangladesh players meet officials as BCB hopes for a ‘miracle’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Bangladesh cricketers on Thursday held a meeting in Dhaka with sports adviser Asif Nazrul and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam to discuss the team’s participation in the T20 World Cup, a day after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected BCB’s request to shift its matches out of India.Players present at the meeting included…

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BCB stays away, umpire stays on: Bangladesh umpire officiates India–New Zealand ODI amid T20 World Cup travel standoff | Cricket News – The Times of India

BCB stays away, umpire stays on: Bangladesh umpire officiates India–New Zealand ODI amid T20 World Cup travel standoff | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s players and match officials. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Even as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reiterated its refusal to send its national team to India for next month’s T20 World Cup, a Bangladeshi official continues to officiate on Indian soil, underlining a striking contrast between administrative posturing and cricketing operations.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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After bomb blast in Pakistan, Sri Lanka captain makes massive revelation: ‘We were not allowed to … ‘ | Cricket News – The Times of India

After bomb blast in Pakistan, Sri Lanka captain makes massive revelation: ‘We were not allowed to … ‘ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Lankan cricket team’s tour of Pakistan faced uncertainty following a bomb blast in Islamabad The Sri Lankan cricket team’s tour of Pakistan faced uncertainty following a bomb blast in Islamabad. Several players expressed concerns about their safety and considered returning home due to security risks.The situation was resolved with the involvement of Pakistan’s military forces….

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Watch: Amid security concerns, Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi hosts dinner for Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe | Cricket News – The Times of India

Watch: Amid security concerns, Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi hosts dinner for Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shaheen Shah Afridi hosts dinner for Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe Pakistan’s ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi hosted a dinner for the visiting Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe cricket teams at a rooftop restaurant in Islamabad on Saturday.The dinner featured traditional dishes that were appreciated by players from both visiting teams. Pakistan’s ODI and T20I squad members…

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