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T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Out, Pakistan Boycotts Match!
2 Feb
Summary
- Bangladesh replaced by Scotland due to security concerns.
- Pakistan boycotts match against India over political tensions.
- The tournament runs from February 7 to March 8 across India and Sri Lanka.
The 2026 T20 World Cup is set to be a dramatic affair, commencing on Saturday, February 7, and concluding on Sunday, March 8. India and Sri Lanka will co-host the 10th edition, featuring 55 matches across five Indian and three Sri Lankan venues.
Significant controversy has already emerged, with Bangladesh being removed from the tournament for refusing to play matches in India over security concerns. Scotland has been elevated to replace them. This decision has led to Pakistan boycotting their scheduled match against India on February 15, citing the ICC's handling of the Bangladesh situation.
England, seeking their third T20 World Cup title, will play their opening group game against Nepal on February 8 in Mumbai. Their group stage fixtures also include matches against West Indies, Scotland, and tournament debutants Italy. The team has named a 15-player squad including Jofra Archer.
The tournament's final is slated for March 8 in Ahmedabad, with Colombo as a potential alternative venue if Pakistan reaches the final, due to ongoing political tensions between Pakistan and India. India is considered a strong favorite to win the tournament, benefiting from home advantage.
