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T20 World Cup row: PCB tells ICC it backs BCB as Bangladesh says it won't succumb to 'coersion'

January 21, 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed its support for Bangladesh's refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India due to security concerns. Bangladesh has firmly stated that it will not yield to coercion regarding its participation, prompting the ICC to address the situation in an upcoming meeting as doubts linger about the team's involvement in the tournament scheduled to begin on February 7.

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Key Highlights

Pakistan Cricket Board backs Bangladesh's refusal to play in India for T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh cites security concerns as the reason for not participating in India.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board insists it will not succumb to coercion.
ICC Board meeting scheduled to decide on Bangladesh's participation.
Bangladesh's group-stage matches are set to take place in Kolkata and Mumbai.

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T20 World Cup row: PCB tells ICC it backs BCB as Bangladesh says it won't succumb to 'coersion'

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