The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday urged Pakistan to reverse their decision to boycott the Twenty20 World Cup game against India scheduled for February 15, after meeting representatives from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Lahore. "It is agreed that no financial, sporting or administrative penalty will be imposed on Bangladesh Cricket Board in relation to the current matter," the ICC said in a statement. "As part of this understanding, an agreement has been reached that Bangladesh will host an ICC event prior to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2031, subject to the usual ICC hosting processes, timelines and operational requirements." ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said, "Bangladesh's absence from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is regrettable, but it does not alter the ICC's enduring commitment to Bangladesh as a core cricketing nation. "The ICC, PCB and BCB, along with other Members, remain committed to continued dialogue, cooperation and constructive engagement in the best interests of the sport.

Source: The Telegraph February 09, 2026 18:43 UTC