Bangladesh Boycotts T20 World Cup Over Security Concerns; Scotland to Replace Them

• The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to boycott the T20 World Cup due to security concerns in India.
• Bangladesh had requested to play their matches in Sri Lanka, but this demand was rejected.
• An ICC meeting saw 14 out of 16 members vote against Bangladesh's stance, with only Pakistan supporting them.
• The Bangladesh government did not approve of their team playing in India, leading to the boycott decision.
• Scotland, who failed to qualify, is expected to replace Bangladesh in the tournament, though an official announcement is pending.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh boycotts T20 World Cup over security, paving the way for Scotland's unexpected entry.