T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh Refuses India Matches, ICC to Intervene

• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refused to play its T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India, citing security concerns.
• BCB requested ICC to host Bangladesh's four league stage matches, including three in Kolkata and one in Mumbai, in Sri Lanka.
• The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) will meet with BCB to discuss the issue and may urge them to reconsider.
• BCB's decision followed advice from the Bangladesh government, despite no official travel advisory against India.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India over security concerns sparks ICC intervention.