Bangladesh has once again requested the ICC to relocate the match venue, citing concerns about the safety and security of its players.
Published January 13, 2026
The Bangladesh Cricket Board, following a video conference with the International Cricket Council (ICC), has stuck to its stand of not playing any T20 World Cup matches in India.
“Due to security concerns, BCB reaffirms its position regarding the decision to forgo travel to India,” BCB said in a media release on Tuesday.
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“The board has also asked the ICC to consider relocating Bangladesh matches outside India.”
Despite the ICC stressing that the tournament dates have already been announced and asking the board to reconsider its position, the BCB said its position remains unchanged.
“Both sides agreed to continue exploring possible solutions. The BCB remains committed to protecting the health of players, officials and staff while engaging constructively with the ICC to address this matter.”
The T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, with Bangladesh scheduled to play three group matches of the T20 World Cup in Kolkata and one match in Mumbai.
Bangladesh has asked the ICC to move the World Cup away from India after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) directed Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to remove Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the squad for this year’s tournament.
Although the BCCI did not give a specific reason for removing the star left-handed paceman from the IPL, it is believed that the decision was taken due to the recent political tensions between the two countries.
Earlier this month, Bangladesh banned the broadcast of the IPL, with the country’s Information and Broadcasting Ministry saying the decision was taken “in the public interest” as the BCCI’s action “caused distress to the people of Bangladesh”.
