Pakistan may skip the high-profile India clash at the T20 World Cup 2026 after the ICC removed Bangladesh from the tournament. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is set to consult the Pakistani government before taking a final call,

"This is a transformation, which is rather generational in context. Massive credit to him for turning around the mentality and prioritising putting the team above self..." the former cricket wrote.

The upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin on February 7, will see a change in the team lineup. Scotland has officially been named as the replacement for Bangladesh. This decision comes after Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and International Cricket Council (ICC) failed to reach an agreement regarding the venue for team's matches.

M Najmul Islam had been removed as the chairman of the finance committee on 15 January after making provocative comments against batting icon Tamim Iqbal as well as the senior men’s team, only to find himself reinstated by the board less than two weeks later.

Pune Panthers (PP) will take on Gurugram Thunders (GT) in the Match No. 2 of the WLP T20 League 2026 at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa, on Tuesday, January 27.

Cricket Scotland replaced Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2026, declaring “Always ready” as they join Group C. Ranked 14th, they aim to showcase grit against full-member nations on the big stage.

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