Bangladesh Cricket Faces 240 Crore Loss Over T20 World Cup Boycott in India

• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) faces a potential loss of 240 crore rupees (325 crore Bangladeshi Taka) if it boycotts the T20 World Cup 2026 in India.
• BCB wants to shift its T20 World Cup matches to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns in India, but ICC has refused the request.
• The boycott could lead to a 60% or more drop in broadcast, sponsorship, and financial year income for BCB.
• Aminul Islam Bulbul, BCB president, risks a significant stain on his legacy as the first president to oversee a national team's withdrawal from an ICC global tournament due to government stance.
• Players, including Liton Das, stand to lose a major international playing opportunity, despite assurances of match fee compensation.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh cricket faces massive financial and reputational damage if it boycotts the T20 World Cup in India.