Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Games to Remain in India, ICC Rejects Relocation Bid

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CNBC TV18•21-01-2026, 20:54
Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Games to Remain in India, ICC Rejects Relocation Bid
- •The International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected Bangladesh's request to move its T20 World Cup games from India to Sri Lanka.
- •ICC's security assessments found no threat to Bangladesh players, media, officials, or fans at Indian venues.
- •Bangladesh is scheduled to play three group games in Kolkata and one in Mumbai.
- •Cricinfo.com reported that Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has one day to agree to play in India or face replacement by Scotland.
- •Bangladesh cited security concerns after Mustafizur Rahman's removal from Kolkata Knight Riders, which ICC called an "isolated" incident.
Why It Matters: ICC confirms Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches will stay in India despite security concerns.
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