Bangladesh, T20 World Cup and India
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Bangladesh are set to be removed from the 2026 T20 World Cup after their government did not give their board permission to travel to India for the mega event. The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) plea at the ICC fell flat,
ICC chairman Jay Shah is in Dubai and a formal decision on Bangladesh's replacement is likely to be announced by Saturday.
The ICC is considering action against Bangladesh for refusing to tour India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to security concerns. Bangladesh's request to shift matches to Sri Lanka was rejected, potentially leading to Scotland's replacement.
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria humiliated Bangladesh over their decision of boycotting T20 World Cup 2026, and said that it won't make a difference.
BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: The BCB confirmed that Bangladesh won't travel to India for the T20 World Cup but will make a last-ditch effort with the ICC on Thursday evening.
Pakistan has offered to host Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches, backing Dhaka's refusal to play in India due to security concerns. The ICC is set to decide Bangladesh's participation amid ongoing talks.