The Indian government said it will welcome all nations for the T20 World Cup, including Bangladesh, following standard sports policy. Bangladesh’s matches are scheduled for three in Kolkata and one in Mumbai. The decision to play or move matches is up to Bangladesh. The government will act only after Dhaka makes a clear decision. Full security will be provided for visiting teams.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has asked the ICC again to move its matches to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns after Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL exit. The ICC has not indicated any venue change. India treats Pakistan differently and does not engage in bilateral sports with them, even in multilateral events.
Bangladesh is placed in Group C. They will play their first match against the West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. They are also scheduled to face England, Italy, and Nepal.
ICC to Work with BCB on Security Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 in India
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has said that the ICC is willing to work closely with them to deal with security concerns about playing the T20 World Cup 2026 in India. Bangladesh has requested that its games be moved outside of India, but this request has not yet been granted.
The T20 World Cup will start on February 7. Bangladesh are scheduled to play four matches, three in Kolkata and one in Mumbai. The BCB said it has received a response from the ICC regarding safety and security issues for the Bangladesh national team during the tournament.
In its reply, the ICC said it is committed to making sure Bangladesh can take part fully and without disruption. The ICC also said it is ready to work closely with the BCB, listen to their concerns, and consider the board’s inputs while planning security for the event.
The ICC has not yet made a public statement on the venue change request. A planned meeting between the ICC and the BCB also did not take place. The BCB said it will continue talks with the ICC and other authorities in a cooperative way and is confident that a practical solution will be found so the team can take part smoothly in the tournament.
FAQs
Q. What has the Bangladesh Cricket Board requested?
A. The BCB has asked the ICC to move its matches to Sri Lanka due to security concerns.
Q. When does the T20 World Cup start?
A. The T20 World Cup starts on February 7.
Q. Who will Bangladesh play in the group stage?
A. Bangladesh is in Group C and will play against the West Indies, England, Italy, and Nepal.
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