Bangladesh Demands T20 World Cup Matches Out of India; Mumbai, Kolkata Venues at Risk

• Bangladesh demands relocation of its T20 World Cup 2026 matches outside India, putting Mumbai and Kolkata venues in jeopardy.
• The demand stems from concerns following Mustafizur Rahman's IPL exclusion and perceived safety issues in India.
• BCB's sports advisor Asif Nazrul stated the team will not travel to India for the tournament under current circumstances.
• A BCB press release dated January 4, 2026, officially requested ICC to move Bangladesh's matches for player safety.
• If ICC accepts, Bangladesh's group stage matches planned for Mumbai and Kolkata cannot be held there.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's demand to relocate T20 World Cup matches from India threatens Mumbai and Kolkata venues.