Tensions between India and Bangladesh over cricket are escalating day by day. However, the controversy surrounding the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is now nearing its end. The International Cricket Council (ICC) will make a decision regarding the participating teams on January 21, 2026. According to a report from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the ICC is considering replacing Bangladesh with Scotland in the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, the ICC has not yet contacted Scotland regarding this matter. Media reports had claimed that the ICC had asked the BCB to decide on its participation in the World Cup by January 21. If Bangladesh refuses to travel to India, Scotland could be included in the tournament in their place.
Will the ICC make any major decisions regarding Bangladesh before the T20 World Cup 2026?
Citing security concerns in India, Bangladesh had requested the ICC to shift their matches to Sri Lanka. However, the ICC rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request. Following this, the BCB has threatened to withdraw from the 2026 T20 World Cup. According to media reports, if the ICC takes action against Bangladesh, Scotland could replace them in the tournament. However, a BBC report states that the ICC has not contacted Cricket Scotland regarding this matter.
Why Bangladesh Refuses To Play In India
Despite ongoing discussions between the ICC and the BCB, the dispute surrounding India's potential withdrawal from the 2026 T20 World Cup remains unresolved. The controversy began when Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was reportedly dropped from the 2026 Indian Premier League at the behest of the BCCI. Following this, the BCB cited security concerns and stated that its national team would not travel to India for its group matches in Kolkata and Mumbai. With the tournament schedule already finalized, the ICC has rejected the BCB's request to shift Bangladesh's matches to co-host Sri Lanka.
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Bangladesh schedule in the ICC World Cup 2026
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, Sat | West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 9, Mon | Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| Feb 14, Sat | England | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 17, Tue | Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
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