Bangladesh Demands T20 World Cup Matches Shift from India to Sri Lanka

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News18•05-01-2026, 07:47
Bangladesh Demands T20 World Cup Matches Shift from India to Sri Lanka
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested ICC to move its T20 World Cup 2026 league matches from India to Sri Lanka.
- •The request stems from security concerns, political developments, and the controversial release of Mustafizur Rahman from IPL.
- •Bangladesh Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul questioned player safety in India, reinforcing BCB's stance.
- •Current schedule has Bangladesh playing in Kolkata and Mumbai; BCCI cites logistical hurdles for venue change.
- •ICC faces a dilemma: rejecting the request could lead to chaos, forfeiting matches, or replacing Bangladesh.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh's demand to shift T20 World Cup matches from India creates a major ICC dilemma.
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