Scotland Replaces Bangladesh in T20 World Cup After Security Dispute

• ICC confirmed Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to travel to India citing security concerns.
• The ICC stated there was no verifiable security threat in India and declined BCB's request to shift matches or swap groups.
• Bangladesh's proposal to shift matches was rejected by a 14-2 margin at the ICC Board meeting, with only Pakistan supporting it.
• BCB faces significant financial losses, including a USD 500,000 participation fee and a potential reduction in its annual ICC revenue share of USD 27 million.
• Scotland, ranked 14th, will join Group C alongside England, Italy, Nepal, and West Indies, playing matches in Kolkata and Mumbai.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's refusal to participate in the T20 World Cup due to unverified security concerns leads to Scotland's inclusion and significant financial repercussions for BCB.