Bangladesh trapped in its own trap! Will T20 World Cup be out of 2026? ICC told BCB- tell by 21st January whether you will come to play India or not

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 The tension between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) regarding this has come to the fore. The ICC has given a clear ultimatum to Bangladesh that it should give the final decision by January 21 (Wednesday) whether the team will come to India and play the tournament or not.

According to ICC sources, if bcb If India refuses to play in India, then any other team can be included in the tournament in place of Bangladesh, in which Scotland is considered to be the strongest contender based on the current ranking. T20 World Cup 2026 is to start from 7th February.

Important meeting between ICC and BCB in Dhaka

An important meeting was held between ICC and BCB in Dhaka on Saturday. This was the second meeting between the two sides in the same week. In the meeting, BCB again reiterated that it is ready to play the World Cup, but at a neutral venue outside India.

Controversy started after Mustafizur Rahman’s release from IPL 2026

This stance of BCB has come to the fore at a time when recently Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had released Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from its IPL 2026 squad. This decision was taken on the instructions of BCCI, which was linked to the atrocities being committed on minorities in Bangladesh. Since then, BCB has been raising questions regarding the safety and security of players in India.

ICC will not make any changes in the schedule

However, the ICC is firm on its stand and has refused any change in the schedule. As per the current schedule, Bangladesh is in Group C, which includes Italy, New Zealand, West Indies and Nepal. According to the schedule, Bangladesh has to play its three group matches at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, while the final group match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

ICC also rejected the proposal to change group with Ireland

According to sources, ICC has also rejected the proposal of group swap between Bangladesh and Ireland, under which Bangladesh was to be sent to play the opening match in Sri Lanka. ICC also assured BCB that there is no security threat to the Bangladeshi team in India. Now all eyes are on January 21, when Bangladesh has to give its final decision.