ICC delegation to visit Bangladesh for talks with BCB over T20 World Cup 2026 travel concerns; decision expected after official meeting.
As the T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, tensions around the Bangladesh cricket team’s participation in India are rising. Reports indicate that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is sending a delegation to Bangladesh to hold direct talks with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) regarding security concerns and the team’s travel arrangements.
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starting on February 7. Bangladesh is scheduled to play in Group C alongside England, Italy, Nepal, and the West Indies. The team’s opening match is set against the West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on the first day of the tournament.
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Security Concerns Spark ICC Intervention
Earlier, the BCB raised concerns over the safety of its players while traveling to India. The controversy intensified after the BCCI instructed IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman before the IPL, leading to heightened diplomatic and cricketing tensions. Subsequently, the BCB formally requested the ICC to consider shifting the venues of Bangladesh’s World Cup matches out of India.
With no resolution yet, the ICC is taking steps to address the issue directly. According to sources, the delegation will meet BCB officials in Bangladesh to discuss potential arrangements and ensure the team’s participation in the World Cup. A final decision is expected shortly after these talks.
Bangladesh’s World Cup Schedule
Bangladesh is set to play four group-stage matches in the tournament. Their opening match against the West Indies at Eden Gardens is the first step in what promises to be a challenging group stage. The ICC has reportedly assured the BCB that all safety measures will be taken if the team participates in matches in India.
Cricket fans and analysts are now closely watching the ICC-BCB discussions, as the outcome could impact the scheduling and venues of Bangladesh’s matches in the T20 World Cup 2026.
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