Bangladesh Excluded from T20 World Cup 2026, Suffers ₹240 Cr Loss

• Bangladesh has been excluded from the T20 World Cup 2026 after refusing to play in India due to security concerns and ignoring an ICC ultimatum.
• Scotland has replaced Bangladesh in the main draw of the tournament.
• The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) faces a direct loss of approximately ₹240 crore ($27 million) in ICC revenue share.
• Broadcasters and advertisers in Bangladesh are estimated to suffer losses of ₹300-400 crore due to reduced viewership.
• The exclusion impacts players' careers, brand value, and risks future bilateral series with India due to strained relations.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's refusal to play in India led to its T20 World Cup 2026 exclusion and massive financial losses.