Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has described Bangladesh’s exclusion from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as “really, really sad”, urging those in control of the game to resolve issues before politics damages cricket further.
Cricket Scotland has expressed clear sympathy for Bangladesh after the ICC’s last-minute decision to replace them at the T20 World Cup, acknowledging the unusual and painful circumstances surrounding the switch.
The ICC has found itself in further uncertainty over Pakistan following Bangladesh’s exclusion, with the participation of the former T20 World Cup champions now emerging as a major question. Pakistan is expected to clarify its position on the issue in the coming days.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has ready to unveil the Pakistan national team’s jersey for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, even as it continues to weigh symbolic and strategic options to show solidarity with Bangladesh over the ongoing World Cup controversy.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering several symbolic and strategic options to show solidarity with Bangladesh over the controversy surrounding the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, according to a report by Samaa TV citing internal sources.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday held an interaction with national team players, taking them into confidence over the board’s stance on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup amid growing regional tensions.
Amid widespread speculation and talk of a possible boycott in support of Bangladesh, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put an end to the uncertainty by unveiling a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has described Bangladesh’s absence from next month’s T20 World Cup as a “sad moment” for cricket, urging authorities to focus on unity rather than division.
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and Australian all-rounder Jason Gillespie have voiced criticism of the International Cricket Council (ICC), accusing it of taking an inconsistent stance on security-related matters, especially in relation to Bangladesh’s exclusion from an ICC event.
Pakistan have reiterated their support for Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) now awaiting guidance from the country’s government on whether they will also withdraw from the tournament.
The ICC has confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, following Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the tournament.
Bangladesh Under-19 secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the United States to confirm their place in the Super Six stage of the Under-19 World Cup, after a disciplined bowling effort restricted the USA to under 200.