Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Scotland Replaces Bangladesh in T20 World Cup
Scotland is going to the T20 World Cup in 2026 instead of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh didn't want to go to India, so the ICC invited Scotland.
Now, Scotland has to find a kit sponsor quickly and get visas for their players.
They have only seven days to get a sponsor and make sure all their players can travel.
One player, Safyaan Sharif, might have trouble getting a visa because of his Pakistani heritage.
Scotland feels bad for Bangladesh but is excited for their own chance to play.
They have some warm-up games soon and will try their best.
Scotland replaces Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh declined to travel to India.
Cricket Scotland is in a rush to find a kit sponsor within seven days.
Safyaan Sharif, a Scottish player with Pakistani heritage, faces visa challenges for India.
Scotland's warm-up games are scheduled for February 2 and 4 in Bengaluru.
Scotland's squad includes 11 players retained from the 2024 squad.
- Who
- Scotland and Bangladesh
- What
- Scotland replaces Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2026
- When
- Immediately after Bangladesh's withdrawal
- Where
- India
- Why
- Bangladesh declined to travel to India
- Teams Involved
- Scotland, Bangladesh
- Tournament
- T20 World Cup 2026
- Host Country
- India
- Sponsorship Deadline
- 7 Days
- Visa Concerns
- Safyaan Sharif
- Warm-up Games
- February 2 & 4, Bengaluru
- Squad Readiness
- 11 players retained from 2024 squad