Bangladesh Demands T20 World Cup Group Change, Citing Security Concerns in India

• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has requested the ICC to change its group for the T20 World Cup 2026.
• BCB wants to be moved to Group B, replacing Ireland, to play matches in Sri Lanka instead of India.
• Bangladesh is currently in Group C, scheduled to play league matches in Kolkata and Mumbai.
• The BCB previously requested a venue change due to security concerns in India, which the ICC rejected.
• ICC representatives met with BCB officials to discuss security arrangements, but Bangladesh reiterated its demands.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh continues to press the ICC for a T20 World Cup group and venue change, citing security concerns.