BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row Highlights: Bangladesh refuse to travel to India, ball in ICC's court

BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row Highlights: The BCB confirmed that Bangladesh won't travel to India for the T20 World Cup. The ball is now in ICC's court.

BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row: The BCB confirmed that Bangladesh won't travel to India for the T20 World Cup. (AFP)

BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row Highlights: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday confirmed it won't be sending its team to India for the T20 World Cup after being denied permission by the government. BCB President Aminul Islam and Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul briefed the media on Thursday, confirming that they remain firm in their decision. However, they also stated that the BCB would try to make a last-ditch effort with the ICC....Read More

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• 22 Jan 2026, 06:38:39 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: What would be Pakistan's stance?

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: While the final verdict is awaited from the ICC, it would be interesting to see what Pakistan does. Earlier, several reports within Pakistani media claimed that Pakistan would stand in solidarity with Bangladesh. The reports claimed that Pakistan would also boycott the tournament if Bangladesh's demands are not met. Now will the PCB maintain its stance of pulling out of the T20 World Cup?

• 22 Jan 2026, 05:56:03 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Radio silence from the ICC

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: The ICC are yet to react to the statement issued by the BCB President. It's likely that the meeting between the BCB and ICC has begun. A final verdict is expected to be issued on Thursday. Let's wait for the final call.

• 22 Jan 2026, 05:21:59 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: ICC likely to boot Bangladesh out

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: It's all but certain that Bangladesh will be booted out of the T20 World Cup. The BCB might have gone to the ICC to present their case for one final time, but the possibility of matches being shifted to Sri Lanka looks bleak, considering the strong-worded statement issued by the apex body on Wednesday evening.

• 22 Jan 2026, 04:50:31 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: What did the Bangladesh sports advisor say?

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul said the team will play the World Cup only if its matches are scheduled in Sri Lanka, not India.

  “We all want to play the World Cup. The security issue remains intact for our players and contingent in India. It started with one player getting kicked out by their players. ICC can say whatever they want, things like 'there's no security concern'. But our player has been kicked out of the tournament. That country is hosting the World Cup. What has changed since then? If Mustafizur can't be provided security, how can we be assured that ICC will offer security? We want to play the World Cup but not in India,” he told reporters on Thursday.

• 22 Jan 2026, 04:44:59 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: BCB to make last-ditch effort with the ICC

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: The BCB President says the board will make one last-ditch effort with the ICC to try and shift its matches to Sri Lanka.

  “We will go back to the ICC with our plan to play in Sri Lanka. They did give us a 24-hour ultimatum, but a global body can't really do that. ICC will miss out on 200 million people watching the World Cup. It will be their loss. ICC is calling Sri Lanka co-hosts. They are not co-hosts. It is a hybrid model. Some of the things I heard in the ICC meeting were shocking,” Islam told reporters.

• 22 Jan 2026, 04:37:45 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Bangladesh make its stand official!

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Addressing reporters in Dhaka, the BCB President confirms that Bangladesh won't travel to India for the T20 World Cup. However, Aminul Islam says that the board will once again go back to the ICC today for a last effort. The saga has not ended. Wait for more updates.

• 22 Jan 2026, 04:22:12 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Pakistan may boycott tournament

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: According to a report in GeoNews, Pakistan may boycott the T20 World Cup if Bangladesh's demands are not met. The PCB officials are currently waiting to see what the final decision is and then they would take a final call on Pakistan's participation.

• 22 Jan 2026, 04:14:44 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Pakistan told to boycott the competition

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Amid the ongoing standoff between the BCB and ICC, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif urged the PCB to stand in solidarity with the Bangladesh board and pull out of the World Cup if the ICC refuses to shift the matches to Sri Lanka.

  Speaking on his YouTube channel, Latif said that it's a great opportunity for Pakistan to challenge the current cricket ecosystem.

• 22 Jan 2026, 03:45:12 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: What all happened on Wednesday in Bangladesh

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: While speaking to the media ahead of the meeting with Bangladesh's Sports Advisor, spinner Mahedi Hasan revealed that all the T20 World Cup bound players were texted individually and told to be present for the all-important meeting.

  “Every player in the World Cup team was personally texted about the meeting. When we get there, the mystery will be revealed,” he told the local reporters on Thursday.

• 22 Jan 2026, 03:24:57 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: The meeting is underway

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: The meeting between the Bangladesh cabinet and the T20 World Cup bound players is underway. The decision can be announced anytime soon now. Stay tuned.

• 22 Jan 2026, 02:53:46 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Within the scheduled meeting time

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Reports indicated that the board would meet with the players at 3 PM local time, or 2:30 PM IST – which means if the reports are accurate, the meeting would be underway at the moment. We should expect an announcement or a statement later today, as the ICC's 24-hour deadline also draws to a close, only a couple of hours away.

• 22 Jan 2026, 02:36:48 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: This would be the first time BAN ever miss the T20 WC

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Bangladesh have been amongst the ever-presents at ICC T20 Men's World Cups, having participated at every tournament since its inception in 2007. This would therefore be the first time they haven't played in a World Cup, if the BCB do indeed pull out.

• 22 Jan 2026, 02:17:16 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Bangladesh cabinet set to direct BCB to forfeit the World Cup

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Reports beginning to indicate that a withdrawal and forfeiture of the tournament is almost a certainty for the Bangladesh team now. It appears the meeting in around an hour's time will go ahead, but it will be one simply meant to break the news that India isn't considered safe enough for the Tigers to travel to.

  We should have confirmation soon enough – but it does look like it's going to be bitter disappointment for Litton Das and co.

• 22 Jan 2026, 01:18:18 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: PCB catches criticism for involving themselves

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: While the PCB ultimately took a backseat in matters, there was a small period where it seemed the Pakistan board would be ready to put all their weight behind Bangladesh's decision to avoid India. This included sharing an email with the ICC, and potentially even boycotting the tournament themselves – but these were always slightly farfetched, where refuted by figures within the PCB themselves, and ultimately amounted to very little. But as a whole, a big indication of the politics within subcontinent cricket at the moment.

• 22 Jan 2026, 12:48:36 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Mustafizur sticking point continues to play a big factor

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: The T20 World Cup saga has been overshadowed by the BCCI's decision to remove Mustafizur from the KKR squad – that is how the situation originated, with all the fallout to that call, as Bangladesh cancelled India's tour, IPL broadcasting rights in the country, and commercial harm to current Bangladesh players. While safety has been cited by the BCB, there is a pertinent feeling that this remains a matter of pride over all else.

• 22 Jan 2026, 12:20:33 PM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: What the BCB prez said

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: BCB president Aminul Islam held a presser in which he explained the result of the meeting, revealing that all but two of the members voted against Bangladesh being allowed to play in Sri Lanka – Bangladesh themselves sitting out of the voting.

  “The Bangladesh players want to play the World Cup. The Bangladesh government wants Bangladesh to play the World Cup. But we don’t think India is safe for our players," he expressed.

  “It would have been the easiest way. But Sri Lanka said that we don’t want a new team in our group,” he continued regarding the plan for a switch in the groups.

  “I told them that I want one last chance to tell my government. They said it’s a valid point, and gave me 24 or 48 hours to get back to them.”

• 22 Jan 2026, 11:50:09 AM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Tensions between players and the BCB

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Ahead of the player meeting, a concern is regarding how the board has managed to ruffle feathers – this, following Nazmul Islam being asked to step down following disparaging allegations against former Bangladesh captain and star Tamim Iqbal. Things aren't very healthy between the players and the powers that be, which means there are sure to be some complications in trying to achieve a common ground.

• 22 Jan 2026, 11:27:30 AM IST

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: What Bangladesh skipper Litton Das had to say

  BCB vs ICC T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: Speaking to reporters after a match in the BPL, Litton Das touched on the uncertainty of the entire situation, even for a player who is meant to lead the team in this format of the sport.

  “You don't know, I don't know, we're on the same page. The World Cup is still a long way away. We're not even sure yet whether we'll go to the World Cup at all. Everyone is playing the BPL, that is true, but if we had known who our group opponents were or which country we were going to, that would have helped. Until now, no player knows which country we will be playing in or whom we will be playing against. Like me, the whole of Bangladesh is now in uncertainty," Litton had said.

• 22 Jan 2026, 11:02:14 AM IST

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation LIVE Updates: Players ready to be involved – will they have a big say?

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation LIVE Updates: Players like captain Litton Das and former Test skipper Shanto have already spoken out about how their main concern is just to be able to play cricket, wherever that may be. With a meeting set up for the Tigers players and BCB higher-ups, they will likely continue to have that stance and say they are prepared to participate in the World Cup – but any switch at this point in time will be egg on the face for the BCB after the entire saga. Will the players have enough sway and power in the situation to bring about a change in the stance?

• 22 Jan 2026, 10:03:19 AM IST

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation LIVE Updates: ICC shot down Ireland exchange plan

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation LIVE Updates: One idea Bangladesh reportedly pitches was a swith of the groups for themselves and Ireland respectively: Ireland are also playing all group matches in Sri Lanka. However, the ICC cited logistical concerns and fears of violating sporting spirit in case they did so, and Ireland themselves were not interested in such a swap after their preparations. Their statement confirmed that this is what would be endured with.

• 22 Jan 2026, 09:32:15 AM IST

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation LIVE Updates: 3 of BAN's games to be held in Kolkata, one in Mumbai

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation LIVE Updates: After being told to stick to the schedule, Bangladesh will have to play three matches against England, West Indies, and Italy in Kolkata, before travelling to the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to play against Nepal.

• 22 Jan 2026, 09:12:14 AM IST

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation LIVE Updates: Scotland remain an option for the World Cup

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation LIVE Updates: While there has still not been any official confirmation, one idea is that the ICC want enough time to potentially bring in Scotland as a replacement team for Bangladesh should they not participate – Scotland are the highest-ranked team that have not qualified.

  While the statement makes no mention of this yet, and in fact doesn't even indicate any plans for if Bangladesh should pull out, that might be the safe bet that they are taking in order to have a full contingent of teams for the tournament.

• 22 Jan 2026, 08:28:42 AM IST

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation LIVE Updates: PCB take step back from situation

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation LIVE Updates: A subplot to all the developments has been whether or not the PCB and Pakistan cricket would involve itself, given their own vociferous refusal to play in India and the fact that all their matches will mandatorily be played in Sri Lanka. While reports indicated that they were involved with trying to back up Bangladesh's assertion of playing in Sri Lanka and not in India, it seems that is all it will be – with no intentions of stepping back from the tournament.

• 22 Jan 2026, 08:03:44 AM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: ICC's concern stems from IPL's role in situation

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: A big part of why the ICC didn't admit Bangladesh's demands was an understanding that this was a decision made in large part as recompense for Mustafizur Rahman's removal from the KKR squad in the IPL, rather than any true security concern – which having been evaluated independently, the ICC believed to be a non-issue. The Mustafizur scenario continues to be the origin and the stemming point of the situation.

• 22 Jan 2026, 07:45:11 AM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: BCB higher-ups have already met, players to be met next

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: In the wake of the ICC's statement, senior members of the BCB including president Animul Islam met with the sports advisor to the Bangladesh government, Asif Nazrul, as per reports. The next call will be to have a meeting with the players in the afternoon, reportedly around 3 pm, during which the players will be consulted ahead of a decision.

  The clock ticks down.

• 22 Jan 2026, 07:26:36 AM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: What the ICC's statement said

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Here are key bits from the ICC's statement regarding Bangladesh:

  “The ICC has shared detailed inputs, including independent security assessments, comprehensive venue-level security plans and formal assurances from the host authorities, all of which consistently concluded that there is no credible or verifiable threat to the safety or security of the Bangladesh team in India…”

  “The ICC’s venue and scheduling decisions are guided by objective threat assessments, host guarantees, and the tournament’s agreed terms of participation, which apply uniformly to all 20 competing nations. In the absence of any independent security findings that materially compromise the safety of the Bangladesh team, the ICC is unable to relocate fixtures. Doing so would carry significant logistical and scheduling consequences for other teams and fans worldwide, and would also create far-reaching precedent-related challenges that risk undermining the neutrality, fairness, and integrity of ICC governance."

• 22 Jan 2026, 07:00:59 AM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: The situation so far

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: The ICC released their statement on Wednesday evening with regards to their verdict for Bangladesh, and it was a straightforward one: play as you were assigned originally, or don't play at all. Now, it's over to the BCB, who have until Thursday evening to make that call.

• 22 Jan 2026, 06:44:20 AM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Good morning and welcome back

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: No results quite yet, but just about approaching the time that we will have certainty for one of international cricket's most significant moments at a major tournament in a good long while. The ICC have said their piece – and now it's a simple yes or no decision for Bangladesh. Stay tuned for more.

• 21 Jan 2026, 10:27:27 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: BCB President reacts

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: BCB President reacts to the statement issued by the ICC, saying he is still hopeful of the apex body doing a turnaround and shifting its matches to Sri Lanka.

  "I am hoping for a miracle from the ICC. Who doesn't want to play the World Cup? We can't really comment after the ICC's press release. The meeting went on for an hour and a half. We explained to the ICC board the reasons for our decision before the voting began. We didn't want to go into voting. We stepped back," Aminul told Cricbuzz.

• 21 Jan 2026, 08:25:36 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: No statement from BCB yet

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: While the ICC have put an official version out, the BCB are yet to break their silence on the entire saga. The clock is ticking and Bangladesh have till Thursday to decide. Whether they will play or not? Only time will tell.

• 21 Jan 2026, 06:57:52 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: BCB have 24 hours to decide

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: The BCB now have 24 hours to decide whether they want to make a U-turn or be snubbed out of the tournament. If BCB decides not to travel to India, then the side will be replaced by Scotland in Group C. The drama and tussle all set to continue for 24 hours more.

• 21 Jan 2026, 06:46:23 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: ICC comes down hard on the BCB

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: The ICC, in its statement, states that there is no reason to shift the matches to Sri Lanka as there is no security threat to the Bangladesh team in India. The ICC also comes down hard on the BCB, saying the board has no ground to complain about security and the matter of removal of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL cannot be brought into the mix.

  “Despite these efforts, the BCB maintained its position, repeatedly linking its participation in the tournament to a single, isolated and unrelated development concerning one of its player’s involvement in a domestic league. This linkage has no bearing on the tournament’s security framework or the conditions governing participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup," an ICC spokesperson said.

• 21 Jan 2026, 06:24:31 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: ICC issues media release, says original schedule will be followed

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: ICC says Bangladesh's matches will be played in India.

  Check out the full statement:

  “The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled with Bangladesh’s matches to be played in India. The decision was taken following an ICC Board meeting (via video-conference) convened to discuss the way forward after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sought its matches be moved to Sri Lanka. The decision was taken after considering all security assessments conducted, including independent reviews, all of which indicated there was no threat to Bangladesh players, media persons, officials and fans at any of the tournament venues in India,” the ICC release stated.

• 21 Jan 2026, 06:00:22 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: The ICC rejects BCB's demands

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: The ICC has rejected BCB's demand to relocate the games to Sri Lanka. The BCB has now been given 24 hours to inform whether they will play the tournament or not. If Bangladesh says no, then the team would be replaced by Scotland in Group C.

• 21 Jan 2026, 05:51:25 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Scotland had missed qualification

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: If Bangladesh are booted out of the tournament, then Scotland will replace them in Group C. Earlier, Scotland had missed out on the qualification after finishing behind Netherlands, Italy and Jersey at the European Qualifier.

• 21 Jan 2026, 05:39:28 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Bangladesh to be shown the door

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Bangladesh are all set to be shown the door as BCB are refusing to travel to India. The ICC have put their foot down as they are not allowing any venue change. With this deadlock persisting, the ICC are set to show Bangladesh the door and bring Scotland on board as the replacement team. Unprecented move if it goes ahead.

• 21 Jan 2026, 05:25:57 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Four possible scenarios from the ICC Meeting

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: There are four scenarios that could happen in the ICC Meeting.

  1. Bangladesh agrees to play the T20 World Cup matches in India. However, keeping BCB's stance in mind, it seems unlikely.
  2. ICC agrees to shift the matches to Sri Lanka. This is also unlikely as ICC don't see any security threat to Bangladesh in India.
  3. Bangladesh are booted out of the T20 World Cup and are replaced by Scotland. This is the most likely solution.
  4. Bangladesh's matches are shifted to an alternate venue but this is also unlikely considering ICC don't want to tinker around with the original schedule.
• 21 Jan 2026, 05:08:10 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: The meeting is underway

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: The ICC meeting is underway and it's being chaired by chairman Jay Shah. The meet is also being attended by BCB President Aminul Islam, and the representatives from all Full Member boards. Both BCB and ICC are adamant in their stance and hence Bangladesh are running the risk of being booted out

• 21 Jan 2026, 05:02:35 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Radio silence from both BCB and ICC

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: The BCB and ICC are yet to issue any public statement. However, it's just a case of calm before the storm. The official announcement is expected any time now. Stay tuned! You will get to hear about the development here first.

• 21 Jan 2026, 04:45:44 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Bangladesh players not consulted

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: On Tuesday, Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das revealed that the players were not consulted in the decision of not travelling to India for the World Cup. The right-hander said that no one in the team knows what will happen to the side's preparation in the tournament.

  “Are you sure that we are going to the World Cup? In reality, there is still a long time left before the World Cup, and we are not even sure whether we will go or not,” he told reporters.

  When asked if the players were consulted in the decision of not playing in India was taken, he said: “No”

• 21 Jan 2026, 04:30:39 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Pakistan jump in to stand in solidarity with Bangladesh

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: PCB has so far stayed silent publicly on the issue, though sources within the board have indicated that the Bangladesh government reached out to Pakistan seeking backing at the ICC level. Meanwhile, Pakistan are set to play all of their matches in Sri Lanka under a hybrid arrangement agreed upon with the BCCI and the ICC, a model that will remain in place until 2027.

• 21 Jan 2026, 04:20:36 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: BCB firm, ICC all set for a meeting in Dubai

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: The BCB is adamant in its stance of not playing in India and hence, the ICC are all but certain to hold a last-minute meeting in Dubai on Wednesday evening. The final call is expected to be revealed later tonight. Stay tuned. The saga is going on till the finish.

• 21 Jan 2026, 04:01:24 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: ICC in no mood to change its stand!

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: According to several reports, ICC stands firm with its stance of having Bangladesh play all their matches in India, where they will play three group stage matches in Kolkata's Eden Gardens and one match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. ICC also reiterated their stance to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as part of last week's discussions.

• 21 Jan 2026, 03:45:51 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Security threat low!

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Last Monday, sources within the ICC indicated that independent risk evaluations by internationally recognised security specialists found no basis to suggest Bangladesh cannot play its allotted T20 World Cup matches in India. The overall security threat for the tournament was rated low to moderate, in line with most major international sporting events.

• 21 Jan 2026, 03:34:00 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Bangladesh refuses to bow to BCCI!

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: "We cannot be forced to play in India through illogical pressure or unreasonable coercion," Asif Nazrul, Youth and Sports Adviser in the Bangladesh interim government, told the state-run BSS news agency late Tuesday.

  The T20 World Cup is set to get underway on February 7, just over a fortnight from now. Bangladesh are scheduled to play four group-stage matches, all of which have been allotted to venues in Kolkata and Mumbai.

• 21 Jan 2026, 03:15:35 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: No official word from ICC yet!

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: There has still been no official word from the ICC, much like on previous occasions. Bangladesh have taken a firm stand against playing their matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India, pointing to security concerns, and have instead asked for the fixtures to be moved to Sri Lanka as a co-host. Discussions held with the ICC over the weekend did not lead to a breakthrough.

• 21 Jan 2026, 02:56:28 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Bangladesh's Ireland option looks unlikely

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: For Bangladesh, it seems that the ideal case scenario would be a straight swap with Ireland within the tournament – but with the ICC and Cricket Ireland themselves being hesitant to take that option, Bangladesh's scenario very much seems to come down to simply playing as they have been assigned, or not playing at all.

• 21 Jan 2026, 02:20:15 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Delhi HC shoots down litigation petition against Bangladesh

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: In a strange little subplot to the situation, the Delhi High Court was met by a public litigation petition to bar Bangladesh from international cricket competition. Quite rightly, the bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyay pointed out that this simply didn't fall under their jurisdiction, and stated that the court's time should not be ‘wasted’ by matters to be directed to the Foreign Affairs branch.

  “What kind of petition is this? You are asking the court to take policy decisions in respect of foreign affairs? Let it be left to the ministry of foreign affairs. You are asking us to conduct some inquiry in Bangladesh? Will our writ go there? Please bring in a good cause. Can any writ be issued by us?” stated the bench.

• 21 Jan 2026, 02:02:43 PM IST

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: Into the afternoon, and decision will be made soon for BCB

  ICC verdict on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation LIVE Updates: We aren't sure about how or when we will exactly hear about the decision taken by the BCB. It won't be a straightforward one – a statement and a press release will be in the works to detail exactly which way they end up going, whether they opt to turn back on their assertions and participate or whether they take the step to sit out of the tournament, which would cause tonnes of player disapproval.

• 21 Jan 2026, 01:29:12 PM IST

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation verdict, LIVE Updates: BCB plays down no-handshake during U19 game vs India

  Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation verdict, LIVE Updates: India and Bangladesh's captains at the toss during a match in the U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe didn't shake hands – a moment reminiscent of the senior Asia Cup and plenty of IND-PAK encounters. However, a BCB statement cooled tensions.

  “The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken note of an inadvertent and unwarranted action that occurred at the toss prior to the opening match of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026, Zimbabwe & Namibia, between Bangladesh and India," read the statement.

  “The BCB wishes to clarify that the absence of a handshake with the opposition captain was completely unintentional and resulted from a momentary lapse in concentration. There was no intent whatsoever to show discourtesy or disregard towards the opposition."