ICC to BCB: Play T20 World Cup in India or Forfeit Points Amid Security Row

• ICC has reportedly told Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to play T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India or face forfeiture of points.
• BCB had requested to move matches out of India citing security concerns for players due to threats amid attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.
• The T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled in India and Sri Lanka from Feb 7 to March 8, with Bangladesh's matches in Kolkata and Mumbai.
• Controversy escalated after BCCI instructed IPL franchise KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman, the only Bangladeshi player in IPL 2026 auction.
• Bangladesh's interim government banned IPL broadcast, and BCB denied Mustafizur Rahman a No Objection Certificate for IPL.

Why It Matters: ICC firm on India as T20 World Cup venue for Bangladesh despite security concerns and political tensions.