ICC is in a hot mess after Pakistan’s bold T20 World Cup move. A mobile phone caused controversy in a match involving India and Pakistan in the Under-19 ODI World Cup. Bangladesh has created a backup tournament for missing the T20 World Cup. Sanju Samson’s rope might have ended. Suryakumar Yadav provides injury updates before facing the USA on February 7.
Pakistan boycott, ICC statement
Pakistan will participate in the T20 World Cup but will boycott the India match. The Pakistani government informed the public about the decision without explaining the reasoning behind it. The ICC released a statement in response, where it issued an indirect threat to the PCB and urged the board to ‘explore a mutually acceptable resolution’.
Suryakumar Yadav provides injury updates
Suryakumar Yadav has provided essential injury updates relating to Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma. The Indian T20I captain confirmed the reports suggesting Tilak was fit. Meanwhile, the situation regarding Sundar’s recovery isn’t as direct. Suryakumar revealed that Sundar has started to practice, but didn’t confirm his availability for India’s T20 World Cup opener.
Handshake, rule break, India vs Pakistan U19
The India vs Pakistan match in the Under-19 ODI World Cup started with no handshakes. It ended with Pakistan making baffling choices while chasing, and India qualifying for the semifinals. In between all of this, Pakistan’s mentor, Sarfaraz Ahmed, was accused of violating the ICC’s anti-corruption rules on social media.
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Bangladesh new tournament
BCB will conduct a short 3-team domestic T20 tournament starting February 5 in the aftermath of Bangladesh’s removal from the T20 World Cup. Considering players won’t be earning anything in match fees from the ICC, the BCB will pay them INR 1.86 crore through the domestic tournament.
Samson Kishan – Gavaskar – Kris Srikkanth – Aakash
Aakash Chopra has pointed out a weakness in Sanju Samson’s technique and discussed finding a pattern in his mode of dismissals in the New Zealand T20I series by analysing his performance. Meanwhile, Sunil Gavaskar thinks the team management has to drop Samson for the T20 World Cup and bring Ishan Kishan in.
Ranji
The Ranji Trophy quarterfinals are set. Karnataka emerged as the major talking point after Devdutt Padikkal smashed an unbeaten 120 from 85 balls against Punjab in what was his debut match as captain. Karnataka chased down 250 in just 27.5 overs to move past Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh on the points table and seal the second spot in Group B.
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Pakistan to boycott India match in T20 World Cup 2026
