The T20 World Cup 2026 tournament will kick off from February 7, with the first game scheduled to be played between Pakistan and the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Sri Lanka. As of now, Bangladesh will also begin its campaign on the same day with a clash against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
19 January,2026 09:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
At 37, this marks his return to the No. 1 position for the first time since July 2021, while former skipper Rohit has slipped to third spot
15 January,2026 08:49 AM IST | Dubai | PTI
The ICC has indicated it is unlikely to approve Bangladesh’s request to move its T20 World Cup matches in India, after a security assessment rated the threat to the team as “low.” The report contradicts claims that Mustafizur Rahman’s inclusion could raise risks. Bangladesh is scheduled to play four league-stage matches in India starting February 7
13 January,2026 10:32 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
“The ICC has conveyed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address the concerns raised and has assured that the Board’s inputs will be considered as part of the security planning for the event,” BCB said in a statement. Bangladesh are due to play four games in Kolkata and Mumbai
08 January,2026 08:35 AM IST | Dhaka | PTIADVERTISEMENT
