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Bangladesh Cricket Board has confirmed that the national team will not travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
The decision was taken citing player safety concerns, which were formally communicated to the International Cricket Council.
Bangladesh have asked the ICC to move their World Cup matches to Sri Lanka instead of hosting them in India.
The move follows the release of Mustafizur Rahman from his IPL franchise, which sparked concerns at administrative and government levels.
The BCCI has maintained that shifting matches is not feasible due to logistical challenges, while the ICC is yet to issue an official response.
With Bangladesh standing firm on their position, the focus now shifts to the ICC’s decision and how it impacts the 2026 T20 World Cup schedule.
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