Archive · 17 Jan 2026
ICC to Discuss Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Venue Request
The ICC is going to talk to Bangladesh about their cricket team's games in the T20 World Cup 2026.
Bangladesh wants to play their matches in Sri Lanka instead of India because they feel it's not safe to play in India.
This started when a Bangladeshi player was not allowed to play in India's cricket league.
The ICC is sending a team to Bangladesh to discuss this, but Bangladesh says they won't change their mind.
The Indian cricket board says they are not involved in these talks.
The World Cup is going to be in both India and Sri Lanka, but Bangladesh wants to play only in Sri Lanka.
Some players have even received threats, which makes them more worried about their safety.
ICC to send a delegation to Bangladesh to discuss moving T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka.
BCB requested the move due to safety concerns and political tensions with India.
Bangladesh's sports adviser confirmed the ICC delegation visit and the country's firm stance.
BCC secretary stated BCCI is not involved in the negotiations between ICC and BCB.
The T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka, with Bangladesh initially set to play all matches in India.
- Who
- International Cricket Council (ICC), Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Bangladesh Government, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- What
- Discussions over moving Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka
- When
- Upcoming, exact date not confirmed
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- Bangladesh's safety concerns and political tensions with India
BCB and Bangladesh Government
ICC and BCCI
Venue Change
BCB and Bangladesh Government
Bangladesh insists on moving matches from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns and political tensions.
ICC and BCCI
ICC maintains that the schedule is finalized and urges BCB to reconsider, citing no security concerns.
Player Safety
BCB and Bangladesh Government
BCB and players emphasize the need for safety and security, citing threats and derogatory comments.
ICC and BCCI
ICC and BCCI focus on the logistical and scheduling challenges of changing venues.
- ICC Delegation
- Expected to visit Bangladesh in a few days
- BCB Request
- Move matches from India to Sri Lanka
- BCB President
- Aminul Islam Bulbul
- Sports Adviser
- Asif Nazrul
- BCCI Secretary
- Devajit Saikia
- T20 World Cup 2026
- Scheduled for India and Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh's Stance
- Will not change decision to avoid India
- Matches in India
- West Indies (Feb 7), Italy (Feb 9), England (Feb 14), Nepal (Feb 17)
- Player Threats
- Mohammad Mithun and other players received death threats
Sources
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