Bangladesh’s hopes of playing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 hit a major roadblock when the BCB refused to travel to India due to security concerns, even after raising the issue with the ICC
The BCB asked the ICC to move Bangladesh’s matches out of India, but the governing body stood firm, saying there was no credible threat and the schedule could not be changed
With no agreement reached, the ICC removed Bangladesh from the tournament and announced Scotland would replace them in Group C at the T20 World Cup
But the story isn’t over yet. There’s an outside possibility Bangladesh could still return and it depends on Pakistan’s next move
The Pakistan Cricket Board has publicly backed Bangladesh’s stance. If Pakistan withdraws in protest, the ICC might offer Bangladesh back their spot, this time in Sri Lanka to avoid venue issues
With the T20 World Cup opener just weeks away, nothing is confirmed yet. Bangladesh’s fate now hinges on Pakistan’s decision and final ICC rulings, a dramatic twist in cricket’s biggest event.