Key Highlights
- “The BCB has received response from the ICC regarding the Board’s expressed concerns over the safety and security of the Bangladesh national cricket team in India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, including the request for relocation of the team’s matches,” the BCB said in a statement.
- “In its communication, the ICC has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the full and uninterrupted participation of the Bangladesh team in the tournament.
- The ICC has conveyed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address the concerns raised and has assured that the Board’s inputs will be welcomed and duly considered as part of the detailed security planning for the event.” The Hindu understands that senior ICC officials and top executives held a conference call with BCB representatives on Tuesday to discuss the board’s communication over the weekend, in which it expressed its inability to travel to India citing safety concerns.
- The BCB’s stance came a day after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked Kolkata Knight Riders to withdraw Mustafizur Rahman — the only Bangladeshi cricketer signed for IPL 2026 — from the Indian Premier League.
- The BCB also denied media reports suggesting that the ICC had issued an ultimatum regarding Bangladesh’s participation in the event.
