The ICC is sending a team to Bangladesh to chat with the BCB about whether the national team can join the T20 World Cup 2026 starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh is worried about safety and insists they won't play in India, even as the ICC urges them to reconsider. This meeting could decide everything!
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EnglishQuick rundown
- 1.ICC officers head to Bangladesh for a final, face-to-face chat on World Cup participation amid safety worries.
- 2.Bangladesh wants matches moved from India to Sri Lanka to shield players and staff.
- 3.No mutual decision yet as talks continue; itinerary is already locked in by ICC.
- 4.The 2026 event is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with games in India, including Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
- 5.Safety first: Bangladesh emphasizes player welfare while diplomacy keeps the door open for a solution.