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Breaking: Bangladesh Pulls Out of T20 World Cup in India
22 Jan
Summary
- Bangladesh will not play the T20 World Cup in India due to security concerns.
- The government decided not to send cricketers to India for the tournament.
- The ICC rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board's request to shift matches.
Bangladesh will not compete in the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in India, as announced by the country's youth and sports adviser on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The government's decision stems from persistent security concerns for Bangladeshi cricketers on Indian soil. This stance has led to the withdrawal from the tournament.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate the league matches to Sri Lanka. However, the ICC rejected this request on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, after a video conference board meeting. The governing body cited that security assessments indicated no credible threat to players or officials in India.
The ICC further stated that relocating matches under the current circumstances could jeopardize the integrity of ICC events and compromise its neutrality. Despite the ICC's decision, the BCB president expressed hope for playing in Sri Lanka and continuing their efforts.
