No Sanctions on Bangladesh for Skipping T20 World Cup; to Host ICC Event Before 2031

• ICC confirms no financial, sporting, or administrative penalty on Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for refusing to travel to India for the T20 World Cup.
• BCB had requested ICC to move their fixture to Sri Lanka citing security concerns.
• ICC's decision is guided by principles of neutrality and fairness, focusing on facilitative support over punishment.
• Bangladesh will host an ICC event between 2028-2031, prior to the 2031 Men's ODI World Cup.
• ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta emphasized commitment to Bangladesh as a core cricketing nation despite T20 World Cup absence.