Bangladesh Threatens T20 World Cup Boycott Over India Venue, ICC Warns of Sanctions

• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested ICC to host T20 World Cup 2026 matches outside India due to player safety concerns.
• The decision follows BCCI's directive to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL, causing significant criticism.
• ICC stated all preparations are complete and no schedule changes are possible, but Bangladesh remains adamant.
• If Bangladesh boycotts, ICC could impose severe sanctions and face challenges in finding a replacement team or awarding points.
• Bangladesh is scheduled to play three matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai, grouped with West Indies, Italy, England, and Nepal.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's potential T20 World Cup boycott over venue concerns could lead to severe ICC penalties.