Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the governing body for cricket in India and is scheduled to host the upcoming T20 World Cup. The organization is newsworthy due to a dispute with Bangladesh regarding the tournament. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has repeatedly expressed security concerns about playing their T20 World Cup matches in India, requesting the ICC to relocate their fixtures. This stems from perceived tensions between India and Bangladesh, potentially exacerbated by incidents like an Indian league reportedly dropping a Bangladeshi bowler. While initial reports suggested the ICC issued an ultimatum, the BCB has refuted this, stating they will cooperate with the ICC to resolve the security issues. Despite this, Bangladesh has remained firm in its stance, even facing the possibility of being replaced by Scotland in the tournament. The situation highlights the intersection of sports, politics, and international relations, impacting the T20 World Cup's organization and participation.