Bangladesh Demands T20 WC Venue Change from India to Sri Lanka Over Security Concerns

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News18•08-01-2026, 21:46
Bangladesh Demands T20 WC Venue Change from India to Sri Lanka Over Security Concerns
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sent a second letter to ICC, citing security concerns for T20 World Cup in India.
- •BCB reiterated its demand for a venue change from India to Sri Lanka for the upcoming tournament.
- •Concerns escalated after pacer Mustafizur Rahman's IPL release, linked to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
- •Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches are scheduled in Kolkata and Mumbai.
- •ICC has not yet agreed to shift venues, seeking more clarity on the exact nature of security issues.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh insists on T20 World Cup venue change from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns.
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