Bangladesh World Cup Crisis: ICC Rejects Demands, Team Faces Walkover Threat

• ICC rejected Bangladesh's demands regarding World Cup participation in India, leading to a standoff.
• Bangladesh's refusal to play could result in walkovers in all group matches, leading to immediate elimination.
• This would be the first instance of a team giving walkovers in all matches of a single World Cup edition.
• Moving matches is highly difficult due to logistical challenges, existing bookings, and potential disruptions for other teams in Group C.
• Late changes would also complicate matters if Bangladesh were to qualify for the Super 8 stage.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh faces World Cup elimination if ICC dispute over playing in India isn't resolved soon.