Will the Bangladesh Cricket Board lose money if the team skips the T20 World Cup?

No, the BCB finance committee chairman stated the board's revenue is secured and will not be hampered.

Who faces financial loss if Bangladesh doesn't play in the T20 World Cup?

The players would face financial loss as they directly receive match fees and performance bonuses.

Will players be compensated if Bangladesh withdraws from the World Cup?

The BCB finance committee chairman rejected the idea of compensating players for withdrawal.

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BCB: Player loss, not board, if no World Cup play

15 Jan

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Summary

Board faces no financial loss from non-participation in World Cup.
Player match fees and bonuses are directly paid, not board profit.
Compensation for players if Bangladesh withdraws is rejected.

BCB: Player loss, not board, if no World Cup play

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has indicated that their financial standing will remain unaffected even if the national team withdraws from the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The board's finance committee chairman explained that any financial repercussions would directly impact the players, not the BCB. This is because match fees and bonuses are disbursed directly to the players.

Future revenue projections for the BCB, extending to 2027, are already secured through ICC financial agreements. Therefore, participation in this specific World Cup does not pose a financial risk to the board. The chairman emphasized that the board neither gains nor loses financially from the team's participation or non-participation in the tournament itself.

These statements come amidst speculation about the BCB's reluctance to travel to India for the World Cup, citing security concerns. The ICC has urged Bangladesh to reconsider their position. The BCB has also ruled out compensating players should the team decide to pull out, drawing a parallel to situations where players' expenditures are not recovered by the board.