Delhi. The ICC has asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board to take a decision on participation in the T20 World Cup to be held in India by January 21 or be prepared to pull out of the tournament starting on February 7.
Despite talks between ICC and BCB, no solution to the issue has been found. This crisis started after Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dropped from IPL 2026 on the instructions of BCCI.
An ICC source said, “BCB officials have been asked to take a decision by January 21.” If they refuse to come to India, then some other team will be selected on the basis of ranking.
Citing security concerns and national pride, BCB has said that its team will not go to India to play World Cup league matches in Kolkata and Mumbai.
The tournament schedule has been announced, so ICC will not shift Bangladesh’s matches to Sri Lanka. If Bangladesh refuses to come, then based on the current ranking, Scotland may get a chance. Bangladesh is in Group C along with West Indies, Italy, England and Nepal.
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