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.
Scotland will now feature in the league stage of the World Cup, with all of their group matches scheduled to be played in India.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) of the decision via a formal letter, stating that Scotland will take Bangladesh’s place in the tournament.
According to ICC sources, Shah is currently in Dubai, where a final call on the matter is expected to be taken.
The BCB has accused the ICC of double standards, pointing to the governing body’s decision to allow India to play their 2025 Champions Trophy matches in the UAE instead of Pakistan.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC), backing Bangladesh’s stance of not wanting to play its scheduled fixtures in India amid ongoing political tensions between the two countries.
