ICC Rejects Bangladesh's Security Claims, Confirms T20 WC Matches in India

• ICC denies telling BCB that Mustafizur Rahman's inclusion poses a 'security risk' in India for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
• Bangladesh's sports advisor, Asif Nazrul, claimed the ICC sent a letter citing security threats, urging the team not to travel to India.
• ICC sources confirm independent risk assessments rate tournament security in India as 'low to moderate', with no specific threat to the Bangladesh team.
• The ICC stated it has never suggested player exclusion for security or restricted fan attire, and has full confidence in Indian security arrangements.
• ICC maintains the match schedule is final; Bangladesh is expected to fulfill its obligations to play in India, despite their request to shift matches.

Why It Matters: ICC confirms Bangladesh will play T20 World Cup matches in India, dismissing security concerns as unfounded.