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India vs Bangladesh: Pakistan offers venue solution
12 Jan
Summary
- Pakistan Cricket Board offers venues for Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches.
- Bangladesh refused to travel to India due to safety concerns.
- IPL broadcast ban in Bangladesh follows player exclusion.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) concerning the venue dispute for the 2026 T20 World Cup involving India and Bangladesh. Reports indicate that Pakistan has offered to host matches designated for Bangladesh, should venues in Sri Lanka prove unavailable. This proactive step comes after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declared its refusal to send its team to India for the tournament, citing security concerns.
The friction originated from the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders' decision to drop Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman. In response, Bangladesh has banned the broadcast of the IPL, a first since the tournament's inception in 2008. The BCB stated its decision on not touring India was based on a thorough assessment of safety and security for its contingent.
The BCB is currently awaiting a formal response from the ICC regarding its request for alternative venue arrangements in India. Meanwhile, Pakistan's offer presents a potential resolution to the impasse, highlighting the complex geopolitical undercurrents affecting international cricket events.
