ICC suspends Cricket Canada; Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 rescheduled to February
The ICC suspended Cricket Canada over governance breaches and approved several key decisions, including moving the Women's Champions Trophy 2027 to February.
The ICC suspended Cricket Canada over governance breaches and approved several key decisions, including moving the Women's Champions Trophy 2027 to February.
The ICC has approved several rule changes from October 1, 2026, including a pink-ball trial in Test cricket, permanent leg-side wides, coach consultations during drinks breaks and Hawk-Eye use for illegal bowling actions.
India secured the trophy after defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title and also the first host nation to win the tournament.
One of Pakistan’s primary demands was a bilateral series against India, which the ICC declined, stating that bilateral tours fall outside its jurisdiction.
BCB President Aminul Islam arrived in Pakistan on Sunday ahead of an emergency ICC meeting scheduled to be held later today.
The PCB is reportedly in backchannel talks with the ICC, with Singapore Cricket Association chairman Imran Khawaja and Oman Cricket chief Pankaj Khimji acting as mediators.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, Nazrul acknowledged Pakistan’s stance and described it as a protest against Bangladesh’s exclusion from the multi-nation tournament.
The move has reportedly triggered “back-channel talks” between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), amid growing concerns over the financial fallout.
Bangladeshi photojournalists claimed that they initially received approval emails from the ICC media department on January 20 and 21, only to be rejected later.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned the PCB of serious consequences should Pakistan choose to withdraw from the tournament in solidarity with Bangladesh.
