Bangladesh and Ireland are placed in Group C and Group B respectively in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. Image credit: Reuters/AP
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Firstpost18-01-2026, 00:01

BCB Proposes Group Swap with Ireland for T20 World Cup Venues; Ireland Rejects

  • Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) proposed a group swap with Ireland to the ICC due to T20 World Cup venue disputes.
  • Bangladesh's matches are scheduled in India (Eden Gardens, Wankhede Stadium), but BCB cited safety concerns.
  • Ireland's matches are set for Sri Lanka (R Premadasa Stadium, Sinhalese Sports Club, Pallekele International Stadium).
  • Cricket Ireland rejected BCB's offer, stating they will stick to the original ICC schedule and groupings.
  • The BCB's refusal to send its team to India followed Mustafizur Rahman's release from Kolkata Knight Riders due to protests.

Why It Matters: BCB's proposal for a T20 World Cup group swap with Ireland was rejected, keeping original schedules intact.

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