{"id":71442,"date":"2026-01-26T18:37:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T13:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=71442"},"modified":"2026-01-26T18:37:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T13:37:33","slug":"nipah-virus-outbreak-in-india-puts-t20-world-cup-at-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=71442","title":{"rendered":"Nipah virus outbreak in India puts T20 World Cup at risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 T20 World Cup in India faces uncertainty due to a new outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, which has raised serious health and logistical concerns just weeks before the tournament, according to foreign media.<\/p>\n<p>Five cases of the virus, including two nurses and a doctor, have been confirmed in West Bengal, India. The patients are reported to be in critical condition. Authorities have quarantined at least 100 people and tightened safety measures in affected areas.<\/p>\n<p>Nipah virus, which can be transmitted to humans from bats, is highly lethal, with a reported mortality rate of up to 75 percent. No effective treatment currently exists. The outbreak threatens preparations, logistics, and security arrangements for the World Cup, scheduled to begin on February 7, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The event had already faced controversy after Bangladesh refused to play in India citing security concerns. The International Cricket Council (ICC) replaced Bangladesh with Scotland and rejected their stance. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has supported Bangladesh\u2019s position, stating that participation will be subject to government approval.<\/p>\n<p>Sources indicate that Pakistan may also consider boycotting its match against India due to the virus outbreak, adding further uncertainty to the tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 T20 World Cup in India faces uncertainty due to a new outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, which has raised serious health and logistical concerns just weeks before the tournament, according to foreign media. Five cases of the virus, including two nurses and a doctor, have been confirmed in West Bengal, India. 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