ICC Rejects Bangladesh's Plea: Play T20 World Cup in India or Forfeit Points

• ICC rejected Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to move T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns.
• ICC, led by Jay Shah, stated Bangladesh must play in India or forfeit points, with opposing teams declared winners.
• BCB's displeasure also stems from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) releasing Mustafizur Rahman, leading to a ban on IPL broadcasting in Bangladesh.
• T20 World Cup 2026 is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
• Bangladesh's initial matches are scheduled for Kolkata (Eden Gardens) against West Indies, Italy, and England, with a final group match in Mumbai against Nepal.

Why It Matters: ICC firmly rejects Bangladesh's demand to shift T20 World Cup matches from India, mandating participation or forfeiture.