BCB Clings to ICC 'Miracle' After T20 World Cup Venue Request Rejected

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Moneycontrol•22-01-2026, 12:35
BCB Clings to ICC 'Miracle' After T20 World Cup Venue Request Rejected
- •The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been given 24-48 hours by the ICC to decide on its T20 World Cup participation in India.
- •BCB requested to move its matches to Sri Lanka due to security concerns in India, but the ICC declined, stating no security risk.
- •The ICC confirmed Bangladesh must play its Group C matches in Kolkata and Mumbai as per the original schedule.
- •BCB President Aminul Islam expressed optimism for an ICC 'miracle' despite the rejection, hoping for a change of mind.
- •If Bangladesh withdraws, Scotland will take its place in Group C; BCB will consult its government one last time.
Why It Matters: BCB hopes for an ICC reversal on T20 World Cup venue despite rejection, citing security concerns in India.
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