ICC to Bangladesh: play in India or forfeit points

​ 120-150The BCB, though, has claimed no such ultimatum has been relayed to them by the governing body Read More On

Summary:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to relocate their 2026 T20 World Cup matches away from India despite security concerns raised by Bangladesh after tensions related to Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the IPL. In a virtual meeting, the ICC is said to have insisted that Bangladesh must travel to India to play their scheduled games in Kolkata and Mumbai or risk forfeiting points, which would significantly harm their chances in the tournament. However, the BCB has denied receiving an official ultimatum and says it will continue dialogue with the ICC to resolve security issues while prioritising the safety of its team.