Archive · 14 Jan 2026
BCB and ICC Clash Over T20 World Cup 2026 Venue
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wants to move their T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka because of tensions and security concerns.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said no to Sri Lanka but suggested playing in Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram instead.
Pakistan has also offered to host the matches.
The BCB is not sure about playing in Chennai and will discuss it with their government.
The ICC wants a decision soon, and we might know more in the next two days.
Earlier, a Bangladeshi player was released by an Indian team because of these issues.
The Bangladesh government also wants direct talks with India about security for the matches.
The ICC has stated that there is no threat to the Bangladesh team in India, calling the BCB's request 'bizarre, unrealistic, and unreasonable.'
BCB requested to shift T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka due to tensions and security concerns.
ICC declined Sri Lanka as a venue but proposed Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram as alternatives.
Pakistan offered to host Bangladesh's matches amid growing tensions with India.
BCB is unsure about playing in Chennai and will consult with the Bangladesh government.
ICC expects a decision on the matter within the next 48 hours and stated there is no threat to the Bangladesh team in India.
- Who
- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
- What
- Request to shift T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka or Pakistan, ICC suggesting alternate venues in India
- When
- Decision expected in the next 48 hours
- Where
- Original venues: Kolkata, Mumbai; Proposed alternatives: Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Sri Lanka, Pakistan
- Why
- Tensions between India and Bangladesh, security concerns, and political developments, including the release of Mustafizur Rahman from KKR
BCB and Bangladesh Government
ICC and BCCI
Venue Change Request
BCB and Bangladesh Government
BCB insists on moving matches to Sri Lanka due to security concerns and political tensions, citing player safety and the release of Mustafizur Rahman from KKR.
ICC and BCCI
ICC denies the request, stating there is no threat to the Bangladesh team in India and finds the request 'bizarre, unrealistic, and unreasonable.'
Player Release
BCB and Bangladesh Government
BCB is upset about the release of Mustafizur Rahman from KKR and has suspended IPL broadcasts in Bangladesh, citing political and security concerns.
ICC and BCCI
BCCI directed the release of Mustafizur Rahman due to recent developments in Bangladesh, and ICC sees no security threat.
- Teams Involved
- Bangladesh, India, Pakistan
- Original Venues
- Kolkata, Mumbai
- Proposed Alternatives
- Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Sri Lanka, Pakistan
- Decision Timeline
- Next 48 hours
- BCB Stance
- Seeking government approval and venue change, citing security concerns
- ICC Role
- Suggesting alternate venues and denying Sri Lanka as an option, stating no security threat
- Security Concerns
- Bangladesh expects direct communication from India, ICC finds no threat
- Pakistan's Offer
- PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi offered to host Bangladesh's matches
Sources
BCB's Sri Lanka Request Ruled Out; ICC to Suggest 2 Venues For Bangladesh Amid T20 World Cup Controversy
Not Sri Lanka Or Pakistan, ICC To Suggest These Two New Venues To Bangladesh For T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan offer to host Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches amid growing tensions with India – Report
Pakistan offers to host Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches amid tensions with India
BCCI is not privy to any info about Bangladesh’s T20 WC matches shifting to Chennai & Trivandrum: Saikia
ICC Likely to Propose Two Bangladesh Venues Amid T20 World Cup Venue Debate
Former Pakistan Cricketer Calls ICC 'Unnecessary' As It Is 'Dominated By Indians Now'
Afghanistan’s Nabi shuts down question on Mustafizur and BCCI-BCB controversy: 'Don't have anything to do with politics' – Firstpost
Bangladesh Caught Lying Once Again, ICC Refutes Claims Of Endorsing Security Concerns In India For T20 World Cup: Report
ICC rejects Bangladesh advisor’s claim on India security concerns ahead of T20 World Cup
Threat low, ICC unlikely to accept Bangladesh’s security concerns about T20WC in India
ICC reiterates no change in T20 World Cup, refutes Bangladesh’s claim of ‘security risk’
'Hold it in Pakistan, no problem': Bangladesh government official responds to PCB's T20 World Cup offer – Firstpost
ICC finds no security threat to Bangladesh team in India, unlikely to shift T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka
ICC unlikely to pay heed to Bangladesh's venue demand for T20 World Cup with no credible security threat: Report – Firstpost
Shashi Tharoor Exclusive: 'By Banning Mustafizur, BCCI Have Incited Bangladesh'
How ICC’s security assessment was falsely portrayed by Bangladeshi media and sports adviser Asif Nazrul – Firstpost
Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Live Updates: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan Likely To Be Dropped
ICC sources rubbish Bangladesh sports adviser’s sensational claim of BCB being asked to drop Mustafizur – Firstpost
T20 World Cup 2026: ICC says no threat to Bangladesh in India, BCB calls it 'bizarre, unrealistic and unreasonable'
Bangladesh tells ICC it won’t travel to India for T20 World Cup, cites security concerns
ICC dismisses Bangladesh's security concerns in India for T20 World Cup amid Mustafizur Rahman's exit from IPL: Report
T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh stands firm on not playing in India, reiterates demand to ICC 'citing safety concern'
BCB refuses to budge, presses ICC to move T20 World Cup matches out of India
Bangladesh remains steadfast on venue demand for T20 World Cup despite latest round of talks with ICC – Firstpost
ICC rejects Bangladesh Cricket Board’s request again, asks board to reconsider stance about moving games out of India
ICC appeal fails as BCB stands firm on India travel
Ahead Of ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Afghanistan Add New Faces To Coaching Staff
Will not change our stance even by an inch: BCB rigid on relocating T20 WC games
