The escalating standoff regarding Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for the T20 World Cup has placed ICC Chairman Jay Shah under severe pressure, according to a report by an Indian media outlet. The report by NDTV suggests that Shah faces a “stern test” as he attempts to broker a solution during a scheduled meeting with BCCI officials on Sunday. From Logistics to National Honor According to the NDTV report, the complexion of the crisis changed significantly following a second letter sent by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to the ICC. NDTV notes that the ICC cannot simply impose a decision on the BCB; any solution must be one that Dhaka accepts willingly to maintain the tournament's credibility. Furthermore, excluding Bangladesh—a team that qualified on merit—is not an option, as it would lead to legal and political entanglements, require a vote within the ICC board, and potentially destabilize the Asian Cricket Council.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 11, 2026 13:31 UTC