US EditionICC rejects Bangladesh demand to shift T20 World Cup matches outside India
- On Wednesday, the International Cricket Council told the Bangladesh Cricket Board to decide on participation by 21 January for the Men’s T20 World Cup starting 7 February in India, with any vacancy likely filled by Scotland.
- After Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL release earlier this month, the Bangladesh Cricket Board hardened its stance, citing safety concerns and requesting group-stage matches be moved to Sri Lanka, Pakistan, or the UAE.
- Rejecting venue changes, the ICC argued the schedule is finalised and independent security assessments found the overall risk for matches at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens and Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium to be low to moderate without any specific threats.
- The BCB on Monday denied being given a 21 January deadline to make the call, while Bangladesh refuses to budge on not travelling to India despite replacement threats and Cricket Ireland rejected the proposed group swap.
- Senior players warn of long‑term consequences if the impasse persists, with former captain Tamim Iqbal saying decisions could resonate ‘10 years down the line’; past disputes led to venue changes, and ICC chair Jay Shah’s former BCCI role adds governance complexity.
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ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to play T20 WC matches outside India
Cricket's governing body said on Wednesday it had rejected Bangladesh's request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of India, casting doubt on the team's participation in next month's tournament. The T20 World Cup begins in a little over two weeks on February 7, with Bangladesh's four group matches scheduled to be played in Kolkata and Mumbai. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has repeatedly refused to play its games in India, and the Dhak…
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed that Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup will be played in India, as per the original schedule. Should Bangladesh withdraw from the mega event, Scotland are expected to take their place, with the team ranked 14th in T20Is and the highest-ranked side not already qualified. 🏏 ICC Rejects BCB Request; Bangladesh ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures to Stay in India.
Mustafizur Rahman row: Pakistan offers to host Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches amid venue standoff with India
Cricket News: With questions still unresolved over Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup, Pakistan has stepped in with an alternative proposal, offering t.
Pakistan backs Bangladesh's refusal to play T20 WC in India: Report
Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly backed Bangladesh’s stance of refusing to play its T20 World Cup matches in India due to “security concerns” in a communication to the ICC. The ICC Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 21, to take a final call on Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup, including whether the team will travel to India for the tournament starting February 7. Bangladesh are slated to play all fo…
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Bangladesh loses bid to move its T20 World Cup cricket games from India to Sri Lanka
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