An ICC delegation arrived in Bangladesh on Saturday to discuss the country’s position on the upcoming T20 World Cup, amid ongoing speculation over key logistical and administrative matters.
India Under-19s registered an 18-run victory over Bangladesh Under-19s via the DLS method after a rain-affected encounter that saw fluctuating momentum throughout the match.
Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid are yet to receive their visas for the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7.
New Zealand fought back in style to level the ODI series against India, chasing down a challenging target of 285 with seven wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare at Eden Park.
Amid ongoing discussions between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) regarding the relocation of Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches, the ICC has clarified that independent security assessments have found no credible threat to the team while playing in India, according to reports.
Uncertainty has further deepened over Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup venue uncertainty continues, with the ICC yet to resolve the standoff with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ahead of the tournament.
Bangladesh is reluctant to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Citing security concerns and issues of ‘national dignity,’ the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken a firm stand, leaving the International Cricket Council (ICC) in a difficult position.
As the BCB and ICC discuss whether Bangladesh will play its 2026 T20 World Cup matches in India due to security concerns, similar situations in ICC history offer perspective.
Bangladesh stand their ground by refusing to travel to India for the upcoming men’s T20 World Cup following an official communication from the ICC.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Wednesday denied reports that the ICC had issued an ultimatum to play the T20 World Cup in India or risk forfeiting points.
ICC has turned down BCB’s request to play Bangladesh’s matches outside India due to security concerns and conveyed that the team must travel to India or risk forfeiting points, according to ESPNcricinfo.