Several key developments across cricket and football have drawn attention as major tournaments approach and administrative decisions take shape.

BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla has reportedly confirmed this. He has said that IPL 2026 schedule will be released only after Election Commission of India announces dates of state assembly elections. This also raises the possibility that the IPL may be postponed from its scheduled time.

The IPL chairman, whose tenure has seen a number of key rule changes like the impact players or a cap on foreign players’ fees, feels the schedule is something beyond their control. ‘’The IPL has a fixed window from the ICC so that players from most countries can participate in it.

Pakistan Cricket Board has formally backed Bangladesh's decision to avoid playing matches in India for the 2026 T20 World Cup. This move comes as the International Cricket Council prepares to meet and decide on Bangladesh's participation.

Australia left-arm seamer Ben Dwarshuis is pulled out of his T20 deal with Worcestershire by Cricket Australia to manage his workload.

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A growing standoff between Bangladesh and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has cast serious doubt over Bangladesh’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on February 7 in India.