Bangladesh Demands T20 World Cup Venue Change from India; ICC Reworks Schedule

• Bangladesh Board demands ICC move its T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India citing security concerns, despite India co-hosting.
• The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is scheduled from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
• Bangladesh's Group C matches were slated for Eden Gardens, Kolkata (3) and Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (1).
• Following BCB's emergency meeting and government advice, it formally requested an alternative venue outside India for player safety.
• ICC, under Jay Shah, has reportedly begun preparing a new schedule in response to Bangladesh's request.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's security concerns force ICC to consider T20 World Cup 2026 schedule changes.