Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:20pm on 09 Feb 2026,Monday Sports
The International Cricket Council said Bangladesh’s absence from the T20 World Cup 2026 is “regrettable” but confirmed that no punishment will be given to the Bangladesh Cricket Board. The ICC said there will be no financial, sporting, or administrative sanctions. The decision followed talks between the ICC, PCB, and BCB. Bangladesh withdrew after its government refused to allow travel to India over security concerns. Scotland replaced Bangladesh in the tournament. ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta said Bangladesh remains important to world cricket. “It does not alter the ICC’s enduring commitment to Bangladesh as a core cricketing nation,” he said. Bangladesh will host an ICC event between 2028 and 2031. (PC: India Today)
