ICC officially removes Bangladesh From T20 World cup 2026. In a major turn of events ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially removed Bangladesh from the tournament. Replacing them with Scotland. The decision came after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) repeatedly refused to send its national team to India to play scheduled matches. Citing security concerns and demanding that their games be move to Sri Lanka. However, the ICC conducted independent security assessments. And maintained that there was no credible threat to the team’s safety in India.
Despite prolonged discussions lasting more than three weeks, the ICC chose not to amend the published match schedule. Emphasizing the importance of preserving the tournament’s integrity and fairness for all participants. Bangladesh was place in Group C and was set to open its campaign on February 7, facing the West Indies in Kolkata. With subsequent fixtures against England, Italy, and Nepal. With the deadline for confirmation missed, the ICC invoked its governance process and. They announce that Scotland the highest ranked non-qualifying team will now take Bangladesh’s spot in the competition.
The Decision Made
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is schedule to be co-host by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. The decision has triggered strong reactions within the cricket world. Some member boards have openly supported Bangladesh’s stance, while others argue the ICC was justified in protecting its schedule. Discussions about potential appeals and broader implications for cricket diplomacy are expect in the coming days.
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The decision was communicate to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) via email on Friday evening. After the board confirmed that the Bangladesh government. They had not granted permission for the national team to travel to India for the tournament. The issue began in early January 2026 when BCB requested the ICC to move its T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka. Citing concerns over player safety.