Bangladesh Refuses to Play T20 World Cup in India, Cites Security Concerns

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News18•07-01-2026, 20:46
Bangladesh Refuses to Play T20 World Cup in India, Cites Security Concerns
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is appealing to the ICC again, refusing to play the T20 World Cup in India due to security concerns.
- •ICC had previously informed Bangladesh that they must play in India, a decision BCB cannot accept.
- •BCB's new stance, after meeting with the Sports Ministry, is to re-explain security issues in India to the ICC.
- •Bangladesh demands matches be held in Sri Lanka, a request already rejected by the ICC, but BCB remains hopeful.
- •BCB raises concerns for the safety of cricketers, journalists, fans, and sponsors, emphasizing national honor and dignity.
Why It Matters: BCB insists on moving T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka over security fears.
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