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Final decision on T20 WC participation to be taken by next Monday: PCB

Lahore: Pakistan on Monday, January 26, kept the suspense alive over its participation in the upcoming mens T20 World Cup, deferring a final decision until at least Friday and contemplating a boycott of its marquee clash against co-hosts India in solidarity with Bangladesh, who were ousted from the tournament. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

26 Jan 2026 7:35 pm
Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

New Delhi: Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, World Cup winning captains Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur were among the prominent sportspersons honoured in the Padma Awards for 2026, announced on Sunday. Amritraj was the only sportsperson to receive the Padma Bhushan this year. Indias third-highest civilian honour, it recognises his pioneering role in putting Indian tennis Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & T

25 Jan 2026 9:17 pm
Bishnoi, Bumrah, Hardik choke NZ to 153/9 in third T20I

Guwahati: Wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi marked his return with a superb spell alongside the seasoned duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya as India strangled New Zealand with disciplined bowling to restrict them to an under-par 153/9 in the third T20I here on Sunday, January 25. Playing for India after nearly a year, Bishnoi, who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Yo

25 Jan 2026 9:12 pm
After veiled boycott threat, Pakistan name 15-member squad for T20 World Cup

Lahore: Pakistan on Sunday named a 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, effectively reversing a previous threat by board chairman Mohsin Naqvi to boycott the event in solidarity with Bangladesh. Pakistan Cricket Board chief Naqvi had previously suggested a withdrawal from the T20 showpiece after the ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland following their Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by

25 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
Bangladesh accept ICCs decision, out of T20 World Cup

Dhaka: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday, January 24, said it accepted the International Cricket Councils(ICC) decision to replace its national team with Scotland in next months T20 World Cup, saying there is nothing more they could do now. The ICC on Saturday confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the next months T20 World Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to

24 Jan 2026 11:44 pm
T20 World Cup: Pakistan govt to take final call on team participation

Lahore: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday, January 23, said the Pakistan government will take the final and binding decision on whether its national team will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup, following Bangladeshs removal from the tournament. Addressing a press conference here, Naqvi said the matter would be placed before Prime Minister Shahbaz Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by s

24 Jan 2026 9:33 pm
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh team replaced with Scotland, says ICC

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that it has been replaced by Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup after they refused to travel to India, citing security concerns following the ouster of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL. It is learnt that senior ICC officials, including Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to

24 Jan 2026 4:31 pm
Suryakumars unbeaten 82 guides India to 7-wicket win against NZ

Raipur: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav finally produced a big one, scoring an unbeaten 82, while Ishan Kishan contributed a fiery 76 as India romped to a seven-wicket victory with 28 balls remaining against New Zealand in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, and go 2-0 up in the five-match series Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel

24 Jan 2026 12:51 am
Pakistan backs Bangladeshs refusal to play T20 WC in India: Report

Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly backed Bangladeshs stance of refusing to play its T20 World Cup matches in India due to security concerns in a communication to the ICC. The ICC Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 21, to take a final call on Bangladeshs participation in the T20 World Cup, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also

21 Jan 2026 1:59 pm
Not sure we will play in T20 WC in India: Bangladesh captain

Dhaka: Bangladesh captain Litton Das said he is not sure whether his country would be competing in next months T20 World Cup amid the prolonged tussle over the teams refusal to play its games in India. Bangladesh have declined to travel to India citing security concerns after pacer Mustafizur Rahmans ouster from the IPL on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can

21 Jan 2026 1:57 pm
Sania Mirza launches The Next Set to support Indian women players

Hyderabad: Six-time Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza on Tuesday announced the launch of The Next Set, an initiative aimed at mentoring and supporting Indias leading and emerging women athletes, beginning with tennis. Envisioned as a way of giving back to the sport, The Next Set seeks to provide structured support to women athletes competing at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to ou

21 Jan 2026 9:30 am
ODI series loss to NZ lays bare deeper maladies in Indian cricket

Indias One-Day International (ODI) series defeat at the hands of New Zealand has laid bare several deep flaws in the Indian team. It was not just about mistakes in the last match (which decided the issue), but certain aspects of Indias overall game across the three-match series that resulted in Shubman Gills team losing by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can

20 Jan 2026 9:22 pm
Saina Nehwal, who inspired a generation of badminton players, retires

New Delhi: Trailblazer Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has been out of action for the last two years due to a chronic knee condition, has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton, saying her body could no longer cope with the physical demands of elite sport. The 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist last played a competitive Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan

20 Jan 2026 4:12 pm