The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked Bangladesh to reconsider its decision not to play in India for the T20 World Cup, reports bdnews24.com. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), however, reaffirmed its stance, insisting that its matches be held outside India.The development was shared on Tuesday afternoon in a media statement issued by the BCB following a video conference with the ICC. The BCB statement also confirmed the board's commitment to ensuring the safety of players, officials, and staff, and pledged ongoing constructive engagement with the ICC. Since then, the BCB has twice requested the ICC to relocate its World Cup fixtures, detailing security concerns in India in a second follow-up email. Bangladesh is currently scheduled to play its group matches in Kolkata and Mumbai, facing the West Indies, Italy, England and Nepal.

Source: bd News24 January 13, 2026 18:21 UTC