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.
Nazrul stated that Bangladesh would not accept any “unreasonable” conditions if the ICC attempted to impose them under pressure from India.
According to the report, the PCB has halted its team’s preparations for the marquee event, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
According to ICC sources, the delegation will travel to Bangladesh in the coming days for a final face-to-face meeting with officials of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Sports adviser Asif Nazrul confirmed that Dhaka will continue to press the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate the team’s match venues, insisting the global body has failed to grasp the gravity of the situation.
Taking note of Rowley's confirmation, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies, assured all stakeholders that a “comprehensive and robust security plan” is in place for the T20 World Cup, starting June 1.
