Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:04pm on 24 Jan 2026,Saturday Sports
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially removed Bangladesh from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to travel to India for scheduled matches, citing security concerns and rejecting the ICC’s refusal to shift their games abroad. Bangladesh was given a 24-hour ultimatum to confirm participation under the original schedule but failed to comply, leading the ICC to name Scotland as their replacement in Group C. The tournament begins February 7, 2026, with Scotland set to play teams including West Indies, England, Italy and Nepal. This marks a rare pre-event change due to administrative and geopolitical issues impacting international cricket participation. (PC: PTI)
