Bangladesh Threatens T20 World Cup Boycott Over India Venue Dispute

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News18•21-01-2026, 22:34
Bangladesh Threatens T20 World Cup Boycott Over India Venue Dispute
- •BCB President Aminul Islam stated Bangladesh will only play T20 World Cup 2026 if Group C matches are moved from India.
- •ICC rejected Bangladesh's request to shift matches due to security concerns and issued a 24-hour deadline to confirm participation.
- •Aminul Islam expressed hope for an ICC 'miracle' and highlighted that both players and the government want to participate.
- •Bangladesh proposed shifting matches to Sri Lanka or swapping with Ireland/Zimbabwe, but Sri Lanka declined a new team.
- •BCB will consult the government again regarding security concerns in India before giving a final decision to the ICC.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh threatens T20 World Cup boycott unless ICC moves matches from India due to security fears.
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