Why did Bangladesh refuse to play the T20 World Cup in India?

Bangladesh cited safety and security concerns for its contingent as the reason for refusing to tour India for the T20 World Cup.

What role is Pakistan playing in the T20 World Cup venue issue?

Pakistan has offered its own venues to host Bangladesh's matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup, approaching the ICC with this proposal.

What led to the IPL broadcast ban in Bangladesh?

The ban on IPL broadcasts in Bangladesh followed the exclusion of Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman by the Kolkata Knight Riders.

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India vs Bangladesh: Pakistan offers venue solution

12 Jan

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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.

India vs Bangladesh: Pakistan offers venue solution

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.