Why was Bangladesh removed from the T20 World Cup?

Bangladesh was removed because they refused to play matches in India, citing security concerns, and were subsequently replaced by Scotland.

Will Pakistan play against India in the T20 World Cup?

Pakistan has announced they will boycott their scheduled match against India on February 15 due to political tensions and the ICC's handling of the Bangladesh situation.

When and where is the 2026 T20 World Cup final?

The final is scheduled for March 8, 2026, in Ahmedabad, India, with Colombo, Sri Lanka, as a potential alternative venue.

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T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Out, Pakistan Boycotts Match!

2 Feb

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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.

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Out, Pakistan Boycotts Match!

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.