ICC Rejects BCB's Demand: Bangladesh to Play T20 World Cup in India Amid Security Concerns

• The T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled for February 7 to March 8, 2026, in India and Sri Lanka.
• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested the ICC to shift Bangladesh's matches out of India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns.
• ICC rejected BCB's demand, stating there are no security threats in India and the security situation is low to moderate.
• A video conference was held between BCB officials, including President MD Aminul Islam, and the ICC to discuss the matter.
• With arrangements like hotel bookings and visas finalized, Bangladesh now faces two options: play as scheduled or withdraw from the tournament.

Why It Matters: ICC denies BCB's request to move T20 World Cup matches from India, citing no security threat.