6 h. ago Pakistan set to make late call on T20 World Cup participation after Bangladesh boycott

Bangladesh have boycotted the tournament amid security concerns and been replaced by Scotland

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15 h. ago Bangladesh boycott brings a sad reality to T20 World Cup countdown | Taha Hashim

Swirling force of subcontinental politics and a governing body lacking in credibility has led to a far from joyous situationThe R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo may be hosting a one-day international series at the moment, but the real show begins in less than two weeks. The venue has been dressed with branding for the upcoming men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India: a banner hangs out the front, an image of the trophy accompanied by a simple tagline: “Feel the thrill”.This, of course, is how it should be as you approach a global tournament, a real buzz as the world is welcomed on to an island. Spotted in the stadium during Sri Lanka’s second ODI against England on Saturday was a poster reading: “We will repeat 2014”, a nod to their tournament victory 12 years ago, a crowning moment for the departing Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. With Italy among the 20 teams competing, the upcoming showpiece looks like a genuinely global event unlike the more exclusive 50-ove...

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57 h. ago Another World Cup: Scotland to replace Bangladesh in men’s T20 cricket finals

Bangladesh have refused to travel to co-hosts IndiaScotland will face England in group-stage matchScotland have been handed a late call-up to the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh were removed following a refusal to play their matches in India over safety concerns.Amid increasing tensions with neighbouring India, Bangladesh repeatedly requested to move their group stage games next month – three in Kolkata, including one against England, and one in Mumbai – to co-hosts Sri Lanka. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Scotland get late T20 World Cup call up to replace Bangladesh

Bangladesh have refused to travel to co-hosts IndiaScotland will face England in group-stage matchScotland have been handed a late call-up to the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh were removed following a refusal to play their matches in India over safety concerns.Amid increasing tensions with neighbouring India, Bangladesh repeatedly requested to move their group stage games next month – three in Kolkata, including one against England, and one in Mumbai – to co-hosts Sri Lanka. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago England told to 'seriously consider' World Cup boycott over Donald Trump actions

A top German football official has spoken out ahead of this summer's World Cup, urging participating nations to 'seriously consider' a boycott due to the ongoing actions of Donald Trump

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5 d. ago ‘Pay up’: Rory McIlroy delivers Ryder Cup warning to LIV pair Hatton and Rahm

LIV rebels are appealing against DP World Tour sanctionsForthright McIlroy wants duo to show their commitmentRory McIlroy has challenged Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to demonstrate their commitment to the Ryder Cup cause by settling fines for their LIV Golf participation.McIlroy pointed towards motivation used by Europe during victory at Bethpage last September after it emerged the United States players were paid to play in the Ryder Cup. Continue reading...

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