Scotland officially replace Bangladesh in Men’s T20 World Cup, confirms ICC

IANS | January 24, 2026 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Saturday that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to participate under the tournament’s published schedule, which would require them to play their league stage games in India.

Government will decide Pakistan's participation in T20 World Cup, Mohsin Naqvi

IANS | January 24, 2026 6:14 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) With the ICC deciding to replace Bangladesh with Scotland for their refusal to play their matches in India, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached the government regarding the participation of their team in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh.

Gujarat Titans conclude Morbi leg of third edition of Junior Titans

IANS | January 24, 2026 5:11 PM

Morbi, Jan 24 (IANS) Gujarat Titans completed the Morbi leg of the third edition of Junior Titans on Saturday, continuing the franchise’s community-driven initiative focused on promoting outdoor sport, physical activity, and active lifestyles among children from an early age

Aus Open: Swiatek brushes past Kalinskaya to reach round of 16

IANS | January 24, 2026 4:50 PM

Melbourne, Jan 24 (IANS) Russian Anna Kalinskaya challenged World No. 2 Iga Swiatek significantly before the latter secured a 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 victory at the Margaret Court Arena on Saturday, moving into the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Aus Open: Americans Shelton, Fritz secure a spot in last 16

IANS | January 24, 2026 4:36 PM

Melbourne, Jan 24 (IANS) World No. 8 Ben Shelton and No. 9 Taylor Fritz secured victories in their respective third-round matches on the seventh day of the Australian Open to confirm their place in the last 16 at the first Grand Slam of the season.