Bangladesh Seeks T20 World Cup Group Swap, Relocation to Sri Lanka

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Moneycontrol•18-01-2026, 13:19
Bangladesh Seeks T20 World Cup Group Swap, Relocation to Sri Lanka
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested ICC to swap its T20 World Cup group with Ireland to play matches in Sri Lanka instead of India.
- •Bangladesh is currently in Group C with West Indies, Italy, England, and Nepal, scheduled to play in Kolkata and Mumbai.
- •Ireland is in Group B with Sri Lanka, Australia, Oman, and Zimbabwe, with matches in Colombo and Pallekele.
- •ICC delegates met BCB to discuss security in India and adhere to the original schedule, but BCB reiterated its relocation request.
- •ICC is reportedly reluctant to accept the demand due to logistical constraints and significant itinerary changes required.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh wants to swap T20 World Cup groups with Ireland to play in Sri Lanka due to security concerns.
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