Bangladesh adamant on playing T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka despite ICC threat
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Bangladesh is refusing to play its scheduled T20 World Cup matches in India, citing concerns over player safety and security stemming from political tensions and the removal of a player from the IPL. Despite an ICC ultimatum and the threat of being replaced by Scotland in the tournament, Bangladesh cricket officials and the government remain firm in their stance. They are requesting the ICC relocate their games to Sri Lanka. The ICC has refused this request, but Bangladesh intends to appeal again. Bangladesh is scheduled to play four group-stage matches in India in February 2026. Bangladesh argues that excluding them would result in a significant loss of viewership for the ICC.
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