Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Scotland Replaces Bangladesh in 2026 T20 World Cup
Scotland is now playing in the 2026 T20 World Cup instead of Bangladesh.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) made this decision because Bangladesh wouldn't go to India for the games.
Bangladesh said it was unsafe, but the ICC said there was no real danger.
Scotland is ranked 14th in the world and has been doing well in recent games, so they got the spot.
They will play against teams like West Indies, Italy, England, and Nepal.
Bangladesh will miss out on money they usually get from playing in the tournament.
Scotland could earn a lot of money if they do well in the games.
Scotland replaces Bangladesh in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup due to Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India.
Bangladesh cited security concerns, but the ICC found no verifiable threat and maintained the original schedule.
Scotland, ranked 14th globally, was chosen based on consistent performance in recent ICC events.
Scotland will play in Group C against West Indies, Italy, England, and Nepal.
Bangladesh will lose USD 500,000 in participation fees and potentially USD 27 million in annual ICC revenue.
- Who
- Scotland replaces Bangladesh in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
- What
- Bangladesh was removed due to non-compliance with ICC demands, Scotland included based on rankings and performance
- When
- The decision was confirmed on January 25, 2026, with the tournament starting on February 7, 2026
- Where
- The tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka
- Why
- Bangladesh refused to travel to India citing security concerns, which the ICC deemed unfounded
- Tournament
- 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
- Start Date
- February 7, 2026
- Host Countries
- India and Sri Lanka
- Replaced Team
- Bangladesh
- Replacement Team
- Scotland
- Scotland's Group
- Group C
- BCB's Annual ICC Revenue
- USD 27 million (60% of budget)
- BCB's Participation Fee Loss
- USD 500,000