Bangladesh Threatens T20 World Cup Exit; ICC Rejects Match Relocation Demand

• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) demanded 2026 T20 World Cup matches be moved from India to Sri Lanka, a request rejected by the ICC.
• Tensions escalated after KKR released Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman due to protests in India over atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh banned IPL broadcast and threatened withdrawal from the T20 World Cup if matches aren't moved.
• ICC's final decision on BCB's demand is expected on January 10; Bangladesh's matches are scheduled for Kolkata and Mumbai.
• If Bangladesh withdraws, another team could replace them, similar to the 2016 Under-19 World Cup where Ireland replaced Australia.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's T20 World Cup participation hangs in balance after ICC rejects match relocation demand amid political tensions.