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- Reports have surfaced that the ICC have now given an ultimatum to Bangladesh, warning that they would be replaced if they do not give their final decision by January 21. Who Will Replace Bangladesh If They Are Removed From T20 World Cup?If Bangladesh are removed from the T20 World Cup 2026, they will be replaced by the next highest ranked team in the ICC T20I rankings, who have not qualified for the tournament. The team that fits the bill are Scotland, who are ranked 13 and have not qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026.
- Hence, Scotland will join England, Italy, Nepal, and West Indies in Group C. Have Scotland Been Asked To Participate In T20 World Cup 2026?According to a report by BBC, Scotland have not been contacted by the ICC yet for taking part in the T20 World Cup 2026.
- However, the board and players are ready to take on the opportunity should they be asked to play the T20 World Cup 2026. Cricket Scotland, however, will not make any format request to ICC, as a mark of respect for the Bangladesh Cricket Team. The BCB had also asked ICC to swap their groups with Ireland, as the Irish team are playing all their T20 World Cup 2026 matches in Sri Lanka.
- However, the BBC report states that Cricket Ireland have not received any such news from anyone, as they are preparing as per the given schedule of the mega tournament. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Sports, Cricket, WPL 2026, IND vs NZ 2026 and around the world. Latest News indiaModi-MBZ Meet: Is the India-UAE Defence Pact A Counter to Pakistan- Saudi Arabia Deal?worldGreenland Hosts A US Space Force Base — Here’s What Happens at Pituffik Space Baseentertainment newsBTS Comeback Album Arirang Is Breaking Records Even Before Official Launch; THIS Huge Feat Happened In Just 4 Dayscity‘Annoyed by...’: Drunk Govt Doctor Runs SUV Over Swiggy Agent in GurugrameducationExamination Day Do’s and Don’ts: Calm Mind, Clear Strategy & Confident ExecutionworldWho Are Monique Doty, Chauntyll Allen And Satara Strong-Allen?
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