Bangladesh rejected ICC’s appeal! BCB will not play T20 World Cup matches in India, remains adamant on security concerns

Dhaka: The ICC on Tuesday requested the Bangladesh Cricket Board to reconsider its demand to shift its T20 World Cup matches out of India but the BCCB has refused to do so, reiterating security concerns. In a statement, BCB said that the board’s decision remains the same although the ICC has refused to accept its request. It said both sides would continue to explore possible solutions.

BCB had requested the ICC to hold its World Cup matches outside India due to security reasons, but since the schedule of the T20 World Cup starting from February 7 has already been decided, the ICC has not approved it.

BCB said, “The ICC has said that the tournament schedule has been announced and has asked the BCB to reconsider the decision but the board’s decision will not change.” Both sides have agreed to continue to find a solution. BCB is committed to protecting the interests of its players, officials and staff and will continue to discuss this issue with the ICC, the statement said.

BCB says that it is not safe for its players to go to India but the ICC’s risk assessment report does not indicate any danger to the team. BCB President Aminul Islam, CEO Nizamuddin Chaudhary and other senior officials participated in the press conference with ICC on Thursday.

BCB said, “During the conversation, BCB said that it is firm on the decision of not sending the team to India. The request to have Bangladesh’s matches outside India was also reiterated. Bangladesh has to play three matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai in the league stage.