T20 World Cup Schedule Changes: Bangladesh Boycotts, Scotland Steps In

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News18•24-01-2026, 22:14
T20 World Cup Schedule Changes: Bangladesh Boycotts, Scotland Steps In
- •The T20 World Cup schedule has been altered after Bangladesh boycotted due to security concerns in India, demanding matches in Sri Lanka.
- •ICC rejected Bangladesh's demand, leading to their withdrawal; Scotland will now replace Bangladesh in Group C.
- •Scotland will play three group stage matches at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and one at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
- •Team India's schedule remains largely unchanged, with matches against USA (Mumbai), Namibia (Delhi), Pakistan (Colombo), and Netherlands (Ahmedabad).
- •The tournament features 20 teams in 4 groups, with top 2 from each advancing to Super-8, followed by semi-finals and the final on March 8.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh's boycott led to Scotland replacing them in the T20 World Cup, altering some match venues.
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