ICC Rejects Bangladesh's Request: T20 World Cup 2026 Matches Remain in India

• ICC confirmed T20 World Cup 2026 will proceed as scheduled, with Bangladesh's matches in India.
• Decision made during an ICC Board meeting on January 21, rejecting BCB's request to move matches to Sri Lanka.
• Security assessments, including independent reviews, found no threat to Bangladesh players or personnel in India.
• ICC stated that altering the schedule so close to the tournament was not feasible and could set a problematic precedent.
• ICC engaged extensively with BCB, providing detailed security plans and assurances from host authorities.

Why It Matters: ICC upheld its original schedule for T20 World Cup 2026, keeping Bangladesh's matches in India despite BCB's concerns.