T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Matches Shift to Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram Amidst Venue Row

• ICC considers Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram as alternative venues for Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 2026 matches.
• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested a venue change to Sri Lanka due to security concerns and an IPL controversy involving Mustafizur Rahman.
• The ICC and BCCI contacted TNCA and KCA, who have agreed to host the matches, with TNCA confirming Chepauk Stadium's readiness.
• Original schedule included 3 matches in Kolkata's Eden Gardens and 1 in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
• The dispute arose after Mustafizur Rahman's IPL release following protests in India against violence against minorities in Bangladesh.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches are likely to be moved to Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram within India.