T20 World Cup: ICC Ultimatum to Bangladesh Over India Boycott, Group Change Demands

• Bangladesh faces an ICC ultimatum to play the T20 World Cup in India or risk replacement by a lower-ranked team.
• The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has until January 21 to make a final decision regarding its participation.
• Bangladesh initially requested not to play in India and then demanded a group change to avoid Indian venues.
• The T20 World Cup (ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026) is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
• BCB cited security concerns for not wanting to play matches in Kolkata and Mumbai, specifically at Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium.

Why It Matters: ICC warns Bangladesh to play T20 World Cup in India or face exclusion and replacement.