What we have asked for is an alternative venue,” he told reporters responding to a question after a meeting of the Economic Affairs Committee at the Secretariat. Referring to past precedents, the adviser said the International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier arranged neutral venues for teams facing security or political concerns. So, providing an alternative venue is nothing unusual,” he added. Explaining the rationale behind the government’s decision, the adviser pointed to security concerns arising from political developments in the host country. In that context, the government considered the safety of our players and the security of spectators and that is why this decision was taken, he added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 27, 2026 14:29 UTC