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Bangladesh Pulls Out of T20 World Cup in India, requests venue change
5 Jan
Summary
- Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup.
- Player release from IPL cited as a key factor.
- Bangladesh requested matches be moved outside India.
Bangladesh has officially withdrawn from the T20 World Cup, which is slated to begin on March 26, 2026, in India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board cited the circumstances surrounding the release of their national player, Mustafizur Rahman, from the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders as a primary reason for their decision.
The board reviewed the situation intensely, expressing deep concern over the overall context of their national team's participation. Following intervention from the Bangladesh government and a thorough assessment of safety and security concerns for their contingent in India, the BCB resolved not to travel for the tournament under the current conditions.
Consequently, the BCB has formally requested the International Cricket Council to relocate all of Bangladesh's matches to a venue outside of India. The BCCI has stated that KKR will be permitted to select a replacement player if needed for the tournament.
