T20 World Cup: Scotland Could Replace Bangladesh Amid Security Concerns

• Bangladesh expresses security concerns over playing T20 World Cup matches in India, specifically Mumbai and Kolkata.
• Bangladesh proposed moving group matches to Sri Lanka or swapping groups with Ireland, but ICC rejected both proposals.
• News agency AFP suggests Scotland might replace Bangladesh if they withdraw, though no official steps have been taken.
• BBC Sport reports ICC has not contacted Cricket Scotland, and Scottish officials are maintaining distance out of respect for BCB.
• With less than three weeks to go, Bangladesh's participation is uncertain, and ICC's alternative team selection process is unclear.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's T20 World Cup participation is uncertain due to security concerns, potentially opening a spot for Scotland.