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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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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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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Italy announce squad for maiden ICC Men’s T20 World Cup appearance
Italy have officially unveiled their 15-member squad for their historic debut in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marking a major milestone for the European cricketing nation.
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PCB revises match timings for Pakistan–Australia T20I series
Lahore, January 17, 2026 — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced revised match timings for the upcoming three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Australia, citing extreme weather conditions as the reason for the change.
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