Post by : Saif Rahman

Bangladesh has been disqualified from the T20 World Cup 2026 as they opted against traveling to India for the tournament. This outcome follows extensive negotiations between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC), which affirmed that no reliable security threat existed for the team in India.

The issue arose when Bangladesh voiced worries about competing in India, pointing to the recent departure of star bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League and related security risks. The BCB requested a change of venue to co-host Sri Lanka, but the ICC declined this appeal, issuing a 24-hour ultimatum for Bangladesh to confirm their participation.

In the course of several discussions spanning three weeks, tensions escalated. Reports indicated that BCB chairman Aminul Islam became animated during a video conference as he protested against the ICC’s justification. However, the ICC stood firm, stating they could not substantiate any credible threats and needed to adhere to the established match schedule.

Initially, Bangladesh was set to contest four matches in Kolkata and Mumbai, grouped alongside England, Italy, Nepal, and the West Indies. With Bangladesh’s exit, Scotland has stepped in, qualifying as the top-ranked team without a prior spot in the T20 World Cup.

The ICC remarked that their discussions were both open and constructive, emphasizing that the decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland was made following careful reviews of the security evaluations and the overall ramifications for the tournament.

This situation underscores the obstacles faced by international cricket when security fears and team decisions conflict with event schedules. While Bangladesh's position was resolute, the ICC's commitment to preserving the integrity of the tournament allowed Scotland a remarkable opportunity for global competition.

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