After the Bangladesh Cricket Board failed to respond to a 24-hour ultimatum, the ICC is getting ready to proceed without Bangladesh at the Men's T20 World Cup 2026, allowing Scotland to play in its place. The distinction between warning and consequence has now become hazy due to the standoff. The tournament's backup plan appears poised to take over as the primary plan; the deadline has passed, and the paperwork is essentially waiting. The ICC gave BCB a 24-hour window to confirm whether Bangladesh would travel to India for the marquee competition.