Uncertainty continues to surround Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming men’s T20 World Cup after mixed signals emerged from discussions between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday. People familiar with the virtual meeting told ESPNcricinfo that the ICC declined the BCB’s request to move Bangladesh’s matches outside India, citing security considerations. There has been no formal statement from either the ICC or the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following the meeting. The discussion was convened after the BCB formally approached the ICC on Sunday, seeking consideration for relocating Bangladesh’s fixtures away from India. The decision was confirmed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, though no reasons were provided publicly.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 07, 2026 03:48 UTC