Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Scotland Replaces Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2026
Bangladesh decided not to play in the T20 World Cup in India because they were worried about safety.
The ICC, which organizes the tournament, said it was safe and gave Bangladesh a deadline to decide.
When Bangladesh didn't agree, the ICC replaced them with Scotland.
Scotland will now play in Group C against teams like West Indies, Italy, England, and Nepal.
The tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
Bangladesh's cricket board is unhappy with the decision and might challenge it further.
Scotland is excited to play in the big tournament and will try their best against stronger teams.
Scotland officially replaces Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India due to security concerns.
The ICC informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) of the decision via a formal letter after the BCB missed the 24-hour deadline to confirm participation.
Scotland will play in Group C against West Indies, Italy, England, and Nepal, with matches scheduled in Kolkata and Mumbai.
The ICC dismissed Bangladesh's security concerns following independent assessments and enforced the replacement with Scotland.
Bangladesh's Sports Ministry advisor Asif Nazrul advised against traveling to India, citing security issues despite repeated assurances from the ICC.
- Who
- International Cricket Council (ICC), Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Scotland
- What
- Scotland replaces Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2026
- When
- Decision made on January 24, 2026; Tournament from February 7 to March 8, 2026
- Where
- India and Sri Lanka
- Why
- Bangladesh refused to travel to India due to security concerns, and the ICC enforced the replacement with Scotland
Bangladesh's Stance
ICC's Stance
Security Concerns
Bangladesh's Stance
Bangladesh refused to travel to India due to security concerns, citing recent events and the treatment of their players in the IPL.
ICC's Stance
The ICC dismissed Bangladesh's security concerns, stating there were no credible threats and that independent assessments confirmed safety.
Match Location
Bangladesh's Stance
Bangladesh requested that their matches be moved to Sri Lanka instead of India.
ICC's Stance
The ICC refused to change the schedule, maintaining that the tournament would proceed as planned in India and Sri Lanka.
Participation Deadline
Bangladesh's Stance
Bangladesh missed the 24-hour deadline set by the ICC to confirm their participation, leading to their replacement.
ICC's Stance
The ICC enforced the deadline and replaced Bangladesh with Scotland, the next highest-ranked eligible team.
- Event
- Scotland replaces Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2026
- Date of Decision
- January 24, 2026
- Reason for Replacement
- Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India due to security concerns
- ICC Stance
- Dismissed security concerns, enforced deadline
- Scotland's Ranking
- 14th in T20I rankings
- Scotland's Group
- Group C
- Scotland's Opponents
- West Indies, Italy, England, Nepal
- Tournament Dates
- February 7 to March 8, 2026
- Tournament Venues
- India and Sri Lanka
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