Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05am on 19 Jan 2026,Monday Sports
The International Cricket Council has issued Bangladesh Cricket Board a January 21 deadline to confirm participation in T20 World Cup 2026 or face replacement. An ICC delegation met BCB officials in Dhaka on Saturday, delivering the ultimatum after Bangladesh refused to play matches in India citing security concerns. The dispute arose following Mustafizur Rahman's release from IPL. BCB requested relocating their World Cup matches outside India, but ICC rejected the demand. The global cricket body warned that failure to confirm by the deadline would result in Bangladesh's replacement, with Scotland emerging as the leading contender. The ICC's firm stance demonstrates diminishing patience with BCB's demands regarding the tournament's India-hosted matches. (PC: ICC)
