Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Demands T20 World Cup Move
The Bangladesh cricket team is supposed to play some of their T20 World Cup matches in India.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) doesn't want to play in India because they have security concerns and because one of their players, Mustafizur Rahman, was not allowed to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
They asked to move the matches to Sri Lanka.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said no and showed a report that said it's safe for the team in India.
The ICC said moving the matches would be too complicated.
The first match is against the West Indies in Calcutta on February 7.
Many tickets have already been sold for the matches in India.
The cricketers are also upset with the BCB Director, Nazmul Islam, because he called former captain Tamim Iqbal an 'agent of India'.
The players are demanding his resignation or they will boycott all cricket.
The BCB said they are sorry for the director's remarks and will take action against him.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said they are not involved in the talks between BCB and ICC.
Bangladesh cricketers demand the resignation of BCB Director Nazmul Islam due to controversial remarks.
BCB insists on moving T20 World Cup matches outside India due to security concerns and the exclusion of Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026.
ICC shares security assessment indicating no heightened threat to Bangladesh team.
Over 15,000 tickets sold for Bangladesh's first two matches in India.
BCB distances itself from director's remarks, warns of disciplinary action.
- Who
- Bangladesh cricketers, BCB, ICC, BCCI
- What
- Demand for venue relocation and resignation of BCB Director
- When
- Matches scheduled to begin in February 2024, ultimatum set for 1 PM Thursday
- Where
- India (Calcutta and Mumbai), potential relocation to Sri Lanka
- Why
- Controversial remarks by BCB Director, security concerns, exclusion of Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026, ICC's insistence on India venues
BCB and Bangladesh Cricketers
ICC and BCCI
Venue Relocation
BCB and Bangladesh Cricketers
BCB insists on moving T20 World Cup matches outside India due to security concerns and the exclusion of Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026.
ICC and BCCI
ICC refuses to move matches, citing security assessments that show no heightened threat. BCCI claims no involvement in BCB-ICC negotiations.
Security Concerns
BCB and Bangladesh Cricketers
BCB expresses concerns over player safety in India due to political tensions and the exclusion of Mustafizur Rahman.
ICC and BCCI
ICC's security assessments indicate no significant risks for Bangladesh's matches in India.
- Teams
- Bangladesh, West Indies, England, Italy, Nepal
- Venues
- Eden Gardens, Mumbai
- First Match
- February 7, Eden Gardens
- BCB's Stance
- Opposes playing in India due to security concerns and IPL exclusion of Mustafizur Rahman
- ICC's Stance
- Insists on India venues, cites security assessment
- BCCI's Stance
- Not involved in BCB-ICC negotiations
- Ticket Sales
- Over 15,000 tickets sold for Bangladesh's first two matches
- Security Assessment
- Low to moderate risks in some venues, low to nil in others
- Controversial Remarks
- BCB Director Nazmul Islam called Tamim Iqbal an 'agent of India'
- Cricketers' Ultimatum
- Resign by 1 PM Thursday or face boycott
- BCB's Response
- Distanced itself from director's remarks, warned of disciplinary action
Sources
ICC sticks to India venues for Bangladesh T20 World Cup games despite BCB objections
Amid T20 World Cup Row, Bangladesh Cricketers Demand Resignation Of BCB Director Najmul Islam After His "Insulting" Remarks
Resign or face boycott: Bangladesh cricketers draw hard line
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Bangladesh Cricket crisis deepens: BPL boycott to BCB-ICC standoff to Mustafizur Rahman row - What has happened so far?
BCB sacks director Nazmul Islam after Bangladesh players boycott BPL match
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