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Regarding T20 World Cup 2026, Bangladesh is adamant that their matches should be shifted to Sri Lanka, which is co-hosting the tournament with India. However, there are only about 20 days left for the tournament to start, so rescheduling is not easy. In this regard, two senior ICC officials were to go to Dhaka today to talk to BCB, but Bangladesh did not give visa to an official of Indian origin. Because of this, only one ICC official could go to Dhaka.
Two ICC officials were to go to Dhaka to hold talks with Bangladesh Cricket Board, but Bangladesh created hurdles in this too. He did not give visa to an ICC official, who was of Indian origin.
According to BDNews24, ICC Anti-Corruption Unit and Security Chief Andrew Ephgrave reached Dhaka alone. Although one more officer was to accompany him, Bangladesh delayed in granting visa to that officer of Indian origin. Whereas the meeting was already fixed, hence only Andrew went to Dhaka.
ICC officials will explain to BCB
The purpose of ICC going to Bangladesh is to calm the matter. According to the report, Efgrave can offer a detailed security plan. It will be told how the Bangladesh team will be kept safe in India and why ICC feels that there is no threat to the team in India. Let us tell you that ICC officials will not only meet BCB officials but also representatives of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Why doesn’t Bangladesh want to come to India?
Bangladesh’s group matches in T20 World Cup 2026 are scheduled in India. The first 3 matches are to be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata and the last group match is to be held at Wankhede, Mumbai. Many people in India protested against KKR and team owner Shahrukh Khan in protest against the murder of 2 Hindu youths in Bangladesh. BCCI directed KKR to release Mustafizur, the franchise did just that. After this, Bangladesh banned IPL telecast in their country and BCB told ICC that it will not come to India for the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh demanded to shift its matches to Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh schedule in T20 World Cup 2026
- Saturday, February 7 – vs West Indies (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
- Monday, February 9 – vs Italy (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
- Saturday, February 14 – vs England (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
- Tuesday, February 17 – vs Nepal (Wankhade, Mumbai)