Cricket
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has officially told the ICC it will not play its T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India, triggering fresh uncertainty around the tournament
In a meeting on January 13, 2026, the BCB reiterated its stance, citing security concerns and prioritising the safety of players, officials, and staff
The BCB has formally requested the ICC to move Bangladesh’s matches to co-host Sri Lanka instead of India
Reports suggest the ICC rejected the request after independent security assessments rated the overall risk in India as low to moderate, finding no specific or credible threat
While discussions continue, the ICC has reportedly told the BCB that failure to play in India could result in forfeiting points in the tournament
The situation escalated after political tensions and the removal of Mustafizur Rahman from his IPL team, an incident the BCB cited as a major concern