US Edition'Play in India or Forfeit Points': ICC Tells BCB After Bangladesh's Request to Move Their T20 World Cup Games
Bangladesh Cricket Board faces pressure after ICC insists on playing T20 World Cup matches in India despite security threats from right-wing groups, risking points loss.
- On Tuesday, the International Cricket Council reportedly told the Bangladesh Cricket Board to play in India or risk forfeiting points during a virtual call, but the BCB denied receiving an ultimatum.
- After the IPL decision, the BCB wrote to the ICC on Sunday asking matches be moved out of India over player security concerns after threats from right-wing radical groups amid attacks on Hindus.
- Bangladesh, in Group C, are scheduled to play in Kolkata on February 7, February 9, and February 14, and face Nepal in Mumbai on February 17, as the T20 World Cup features 20 teams scheduled from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka.
- There has been no official statement from the ICC, BCCI, or BCB, and conflicting claims have created confusion over Bangladesh's participation after Tuesday's meeting.
- The reported ultimatum, paired with the BCB denial, has escalated tensions as the T20 World Cup runs from February 7 to March 8 with Bangladesh's early/mid‑February fixtures.
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'Play in India or forfeit points': ICC tells BCB after Bangladesh's request to move their T20 World Cup games
Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 is in doubts after the ICC reportedly told the BCB to play in India or risk forfeiting points. BCB had requested the ICC to move their World Cup games out of India due to security concerns.
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