{"id":37166,"date":"2026-01-22T12:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=37166"},"modified":"2026-01-22T12:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:04:28","slug":"bangladesh-boycott-t20-world-cup-after-icc-rejects-venue-shift-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=37166","title":{"rendered":"Bangladesh boycott T20 World Cup after ICC rejects venue shift: report"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Bangladesh have reportedly announced their decision to boycott the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup, escalating a major cricketing and political standoff after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected their request to play matches outside India. <\/p>\n<p>The development was first highlighted by Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta, who termed it a \u201cbig breaking\u201d moment in world cricket.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bangladesh Govt has announced their team is boycotting the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Sports Adviser says Bangladesh wants to play but only and only in Sri Lanka<\/p>\n<p>Big breaking<br \/>\n\u2014 Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) January 22, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Bangladesh\u2019s interim government has made it clear that while the team is willing to participate in the T20 World Cup 2026, it will do so only if matches are shifted to Sri Lanka, one of the tournament\u2019s co-hosts.<\/p>\n<p>Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul said Bangladesh \u201ccannot be forced to play in India,\u201d underlining the government\u2019s refusal to bow to what it described as \u201cunreasonable coercion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The ICC, however, has firmly rejected Bangladesh\u2019s plea. In a statement, the governing body said that independent security assessments, venue-level security plans and assurances from Indian authorities found no credible threat to the safety of the Bangladesh team. As a result, the ICC confirmed it would not relocate Bangladesh\u2019s four group matches, scheduled to be played in Kolkata and Mumbai, with the tournament set to begin on February 7.<\/p>\n<p>The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has repeatedly cited security concerns, but the ICC suggested the stance was influenced by \u201ca single, isolated and unrelated development\u201d involving one of Bangladesh\u2019s players in a domestic league \u2014 a clear reference to the IPL snub of pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman.<\/p>\n<p>The row erupted on January 3, when the BCCI ordered IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur, triggering anger in Dhaka and souring cricketing ties further.<\/p>\n<p>Political tensions have added fuel to the crisis. India-Bangladesh relations have deteriorated since the 2024 mass uprising that toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, a close ally of New Delhi. Bangladesh is also due to hold its first elections since that upheaval during the World Cup period, further complicating matters.<\/p>\n<p>Bangladesh captain Litton Das admitted uncertainty over participation. \u201cEveryone is uncertain,\u201d he said, reflecting widespread confusion within the team and the country.<\/p>\n<p>With Sri Lanka not formally contacted about hosting Bangladesh\u2019s matches, the ICC has indicated that Scotland, the highest-ranked non-qualified team, could replace Bangladesh if they withdraw. For now, the Bangladesh T20 World Cup boycott remains one of the most serious crises the tournament has faced, blending sport, politics and diplomacy into a volatile mix.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangladesh have reportedly announced their decision to boycott the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup, escalating a major cricketing and political standoff after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected their request to play matches outside India. The development was first highlighted by Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta, who termed it a \u201cbig breaking\u201d moment in world cricket. 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