Dhaka, January 22, 2026 – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced that the national cricket team will not participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India, citing unresolved security concerns. The tournament, scheduled to begin on February 7, features 20 teams competing across India.
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Afghanistan seal T20I series with 39-run win over West Indies
Dubai, January 21, 2026 — Afghanistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against West Indies after registering a convincing 39-run victory in the second match at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
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Abhishek Sharma powers India to win first T20I against New Zealand
Nagpur, January 21, 2026 — A blistering knock by Abhishek Sharma guided India to a commanding 48-run victory over New Zealand in the first T20 International at Nagpur on Wednesday, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the series.
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ICC rejects Bangladesh request to shift T20 World Cup 2026 matches
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected a request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to relocate Bangladesh’s matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 from India to Sri Lanka, confirming that the tournament schedule will remain unchanged.
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New Zealand include Kristian Clarke in T20I Squad ahead of India series
New Zealand have added promising all-rounder Kristian Clarke to their squad for the first three matches of the upcoming T20I series against India, as the team manages injury concerns ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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Afghanistan beat West Indies by 38 runs in first T20I in Dubai
Dubai, January 19, 2026 – Afghanistan registered a commanding 38-run victory over West Indies in the first T20 International at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday, taking an early lead in the series.
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Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open opener against French wildcard
Melbourne, January 18, 2026 – World number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus began her Australian Open 2026 campaign with a strong statement, defeating French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in straight sets on Sunday. The match, part of the night session at Rod Laver Arena, saw Sabalenka hit 23 winners to secure a 6-4, 6-1 victory in 1 hour and 16 minutes.
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India suffer first-ever home ODI series defeat against New Zealand
Indore, January 18, 2026 – India suffered their first-ever One-Day International (ODI) series defeat at home against New Zealand after losing the third and final match at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on Sunday.
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FC Barcelona set for tough away clash at improving Real Sociedad
FC Barcelona faces a challenging trip to Anoeta Stadium on Sunday as they take on an in-form Real Sociedad in La Liga. The Catalan side comes off back-to-back victories, having lifted the Spanish Super Cup last weekend and then secured a 2-0 win at Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey fourth round on Thursday.
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Bangladesh request T20 World Cup match relocation citing player and fan safety
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has held formal discussions with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding a possible group swap or relocation of their matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The move comes amid safety concerns for players, staff, and fans ahead of the tournament.
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