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ICC set to make huge decision after Bangladesh express desire to move T20 World Cup matches out of India: Report

January 4, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested the ICC to relocate their matches from the T20 World Cup 2026 out of India, citing safety concerns and recent tensions, including the exclusion of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL. With less than five weeks until the tournament, the ICC is considering this request amid escalating diplomatic issues between Bangladesh and India.

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Credit: Hindustantimes

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Bangladesh Cricket Board has requested the ICC to move T20 World Cup matches out of India.
The request follows safety concerns and recent diplomatic tensions between Bangladesh and India.
Bangladesh's decision was influenced by the release of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL by Kolkata Knight Riders.
The ICC is reportedly open to considering the relocation of Bangladesh's matches.
This announcement comes less than five weeks before the T20 World Cup is set to begin.

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ICC set to make huge decision after Bangladesh express desire to move T20 World Cup matches out of India: Report

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