Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Refuses India for 2026 T20 World Cup
Bangladesh wants to play their T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka instead of India because they are worried about safety.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) says it's safe and won't change the plan.
Bangladesh says they didn't get a deadline from the ICC, but the ICC says they did.
If Bangladesh doesn't go, Scotland might take their place.
Pakistan supports Bangladesh and might not play if the issue isn't fixed.
The tournament starts on February 7, 2026.
Bangladesh has refused to play in India for the 2026 T20 World Cup due to security concerns and political tensions.
The ICC has given Bangladesh a January 21, 2026, deadline to decide on participation, which Bangladesh denies receiving.
Scotland is the likely replacement if Bangladesh pulls out, but the ICC has not contacted them yet.
Pakistan has expressed support for Bangladesh and may reconsider its own participation if the issue remains unresolved.
The ICC's independent security assessment rates the risks in India as low to moderate, deeming it safe for the tournament.
- Who
- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), International Cricket Council (ICC), Cricket Scotland, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
- What
- Bangladesh's refusal to play in India for the 2026 T20 World Cup due to security concerns
- When
- Deadline for Bangladesh's decision is January 21, 2026 (claimed by ICC, denied by BCB); Tournament starts February 7, 2026
- Where
- T20 World Cup venues in India (Mumbai, Kolkata) and Sri Lanka
- Why
- Bangladesh's security concerns and political tensions with India, ICC's insistence on original schedule
BCB and Bangladesh Government
ICC and BCCI
Venue Change
BCB and Bangladesh Government
Bangladesh has requested to play matches in Sri Lanka instead of India due to security concerns.
ICC and BCCI
The ICC has dismissed Bangladesh's proposal for a venue change, insisting on the original schedule.
Participation Deadline
BCB and Bangladesh Government
Bangladesh denies receiving a specific deadline from the ICC and claims no ultimatum was given.
ICC and BCCI
The ICC claims it has given Bangladesh a January 21, 2026, deadline to decide on participation.
Security Concerns
BCB and Bangladesh Government
Bangladesh cites security and political tensions as reasons for not playing in India.
ICC and BCCI
The ICC's independent security assessment rates the risks in India as low to moderate, deeming it safe for the tournament.
- Event
- 2026 T20 World Cup
- Teams Involved
- Bangladesh, Scotland, Pakistan
- ICC Deadline
- January 21, 2026 (claimed by ICC, denied by BCB)
- Bangladesh's Concerns
- Security and political tensions with India
- Scotland's Status
- Potential replacement if Bangladesh pulls out
- Pakistan's Stance
- Supports Bangladesh and may reconsider participation if issue unresolved
- ICC's Stance
- Dismissed Bangladesh's proposal for group swap and venue change
- Tournament Start Date
- February 7, 2026
Sources
ICC sets Wednesday deadline for Bangladesh on T20 World Cup in India - Telegraph India
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Bangladesh firm on refusing T20 World Cup in India, questions ICC pressure - Telegraph India
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