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Cricket history — written by a father and son. 👏🏏

The Bangladesh Premier League delivered one of its most memorable nights as Mohammad Nabi and his son Hassan Eisakhil shared the crease for Noakhali Express — and powered a statement win.

On debut in a top-tier T20 league, Eisakhil produced a 92 off 60 balls, anchoring Noakhali’s highest total of the season. The moment became historic when Nabi walked out to bat alongside him — a rare father–son pairing at franchise level.

Beyond the headline:
• A 101-run opening stand set the platform
• A calm, tactical partnership sealed the innings
• Preparation, not novelty, defined the performance

As Nabi later explained, this wasn’t about emotion — it was about process, discipline, and match awareness.

In a league grappling with integrity debates and financial pressure, this was a reminder of what cricket still does best:
create moments that feel bigger than the points table.

Full story: www.cricexec.com/mohammad-nabi-and-son-hassan-eisa…

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When politics reaches the endorsement cheque. 💸⚠️

Indian batmaker Sanspareils Greenlands (SG) has reportedly ended endorsement deals with multiple Bangladesh internationals, as tensions between the Bangladesh Cricket Board and Board of Control for Cricket in India spill into the commercial arena.

The move follows:
• Mustafizur Rahman’s forced IPL exit
• Bangladesh’s request to move T20 World Cup matches out of India
• A widening diplomatic and cricketing standoff

Players affected reportedly include Litton Das, Mominul Haque, and others — with concerns that more Indian brands could follow.

This isn’t just a sponsorship story.
It’s a reminder that in modern cricket:
➡️ Endorsements are tied to geopolitics
➡️ Players absorb the shock of board-level disputes
➡️ Commercial dependence carries real risk

With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 weeks away, Bangladesh’s players may now be navigating uncertainty off the field as much as on it.

Full story: www.cricexec.com/indian-batmaker-sg-ends-endorseme…

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“Violated the spirit of sportsmanship.”
India–Pakistan tension is back — and the World Cup hasn’t even started yet. ⚠️

With the marquee clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, Shaheen Shah Afridi has reignited controversy stemming from last year’s Asia Cup.

Speaking in Lahore, Shaheen accused India of violating sportsmanship, referencing incidents that included:
• No pre- or post-match handshakes
• A tense Asia Cup final aftermath
• A trophy ceremony moment involving Mohsin Naqvi that became a diplomatic flashpoint

India–Pakistan matches already carry political and emotional weight. Comments like these only add fuel ahead of their February 15 showdown in Colombo.

Shaheen’s message, however, was clear:
🗣️ Pakistan will respond on the field.

When these two meet, it’s never just cricket.

Full story: www.cricexec.com/shaheen-afridi-reignites-india-ro…

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Cricket Australia’s ABC interview freeze raises bigger questions than one comment.

After Stuart Clark’s on-air criticism of CA’s leadership structure, ABC was denied post-play player interviews during the SCG Test — a rare move that immediately escalated tensions between the governing body and Australia’s public broadcaster.

CA CEO Todd Greenberg says Clark “overstepped the mark” by moving from decision-making critique to personal commentary.
ABC’s Corbin Middlemas argues the national team is a public good — and that cutting access punishes listeners, not commentators.

Clark, for his part, insists the disagreement was cordial, not personal — and warns against conflating criticism with disloyalty.

At the heart of this episode is a familiar sports-business fault line:
👉 Where does accountability end — and access control begin?

In an era of rights deals, media partnerships, and brand protection, the balance between critique and consequence is getting thinner.

Full story: www.cricexec.com/cricket-australia-denies-intervie…

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4 days ago | [YT] | 2

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Dropped by the IPL. Signed by the PSL. And now it’s geopolitical. ⚠️

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has signed with the Pakistan Super League just days after being abruptly released from the Indian Premier League.

The sequence matters:
• Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for a Bangladesh-record fee
• Released following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India
• Picked up by the PSL ahead of its expanded Season 11

The fallout has gone far beyond franchise cricket.
Bangladesh has since suspended IPL broadcasts domestically and formally requested that its T20 World Cup matches be moved out of India.

This isn’t just a player changing leagues.
It’s a reminder of how power, politics, and scheduling control intersect in modern cricket — and how quickly commercial decisions can escalate into diplomatic ones.

Full story: www.cricexec.com/mustafizur-rahman-signs-with-psl-…

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6 days ago | [YT] | 5

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Big Bash crowds are officially back — and then some.

The Big Bash League set a new single-day attendance record on January 6, with 105,767 fans packing the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Optus Stadium.

📍 MCG: 68,124
📍 Optus Stadium: 37,643

The Renegades’ one-ball thriller to lift the Melbourne Mace delivered the third-largest crowd in BBL history, while Perth’s win over Adelaide capped a night that eclipsed a decade-old league record.

More importantly for the business of cricket:
• Highest cumulative crowds since BBL|07
• Strong proof of demand for marquee scheduling
• Momentum building into finals after years of volatility

In a summer where Test cricket has battled early finishes, the BBL has quietly reasserted itself as Australia’s most reliable live-attendance product.

Crowds talk — and this one was loud.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 2

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Bangladesh halts IPL broadcast amid Mustafizur Rahman controversy

Bangladesh has taken the extraordinary step of suspending the broadcast and streaming of the IPL nationwide, after Mustafizur Rahman was released by Kolkata Knight Riders following intervention from the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

The Bangladeshi government said there was “no rational reason” for Mustafizur’s removal and described the decision as having “pained, saddened, and aggrieved the people of Bangladesh.” The blackout applies to all IPL matches and related programming, across both TV and digital platforms, with immediate effect.

This is no longer just an IPL issue.

The fallout is now spilling into international cricket diplomacy, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board formally asking the International Cricket Council to relocate Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India amid player safety concerns. Sri Lanka is now being discussed as a potential alternative venue.

What began as a franchise release has escalated into:
• a government-imposed broadcast ban
• a public backlash with political backing
• World Cup scheduling uncertainty
• renewed questions over politics, power, and player rights in global cricket

When broadcast blackouts enter the picture, cricket has clearly crossed into a much bigger arena.

Full story: www.cricexec.com/bangladesh-halts-ipl-broadcast-am…

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With the Ashes decided, attention turns to something bigger than the scoreline.

Ahead of the Sydney Test, Travis Head has spoken about repairing off-field relationships after the scars of the 2023 Ashes — and the possible return of one of cricket’s oldest traditions: the post-series drink.

Respect, rivalry and reconciliation don’t always move at the same pace as results. But in Sydney, with tensions cooled and the outcome settled, there’s a chance to reset.

In an era where scrutiny amplifies every moment, sometimes how a series ends matters just as much as who wins it.

Full story: www.cricexec.com/travis-head-hopes-ashes-tradition…

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“Australia are still the benchmark.”

Ashleigh Gardner isn’t buying the idea that two World Cup semi-final exits define this team’s era.

Ahead of India’s blockbuster multi-format tour, Gardner points to Australia’s consistency, depth and mental toughness — and says home conditions could be decisive as the side looks to reset its dominance.

Lost trophies, lessons learned — and a clear belief they’re still the team to beat.

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The ICC has officially rated the MCG’s Boxing Day Ashes pitch “unsatisfactory” after the marquee Test ended in just two days.

After three straight years of “very good” ratings, the bowler-dominated surface has reignited debate around pitch balance, Test match duration, and the growing commercial cost of short Tests.

With Boxing Day crowds breaking records — and Cricket Australia facing multi-million dollar refunds — the scrutiny is no longer just cricketing. It’s structural.

Is this an anomaly… or a warning sign for how Test cricket is being set up in the modern era?

📊 Balance vs spectacle
💰 Revenue vs tradition
🏏 Pitch autonomy vs central oversight

Full story: www.cricexec.com/icc-rates-mcg-boxing-day-test-pit…

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