Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Will Bangladesh play in India or not?
Sports Desk, New Delhi. Bangladesh T20 World Cup Participation Live Updates: Clouds of uncertainty are looming over the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be hosted by India from February 7. The growing standoff between Bangladesh and ICC has raised a big question mark over Bangladesh's participation in the tournament.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is to start from February 7, but before this tournament, the conflict between Bangladesh and ICC is increasing. Bangladesh team has today i.e. 21st January, the last day to decide and tell ICC whether it will participate in the tournament or boycott it? Let us tell you that BCB had demanded a change in the schedule or venue of the tournament citing safety concerns of the players in India.
He said that his matches should be shifted out of India to Sri Lanka. However, ICC rejected his demand and clearly said that Bangladesh will have to play in Group C only. ICC again gave Bangladesh an ultimatum to take a decision by January 21, but BCB is still adamant on its insistence.
On this, Bangladesh's sports advisor Asif Nazrul made it clear that Bangladesh will not accept any condition due to pressure from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Giving an example, Nazrul said that when India had refused to tour Pakistan, ICC had changed the venues. We have also made a reasonable demand to change the venue instead of withdrawing from the tournament.
This whole matter escalated when Bangladesh's star fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR from its team on the orders of BCCI before IPL 2026. BCCI took this decision because of the killing of Hindus in Bangladesh.
Angered by this, the Bangladesh government banned the telecast of IPL matches. After this, citing the safety of the players, there was also a demand to change the venue of the T-20 World Cup to be held from February 7.
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If Bangladesh is not ready to play the match in India till today's deadline after ICC's ultimatum, then ICC can include some other team in place of Bangladesh. Based on the current ranking, Scotland has the highest chances of getting a chance.
Bangladesh T20 World Cup Live Updates: What did Bangladeshi captain Liton Das say?
When Liton Das was asked a question on Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup and the ongoing dispute with BCCI, he gave a shocking answer. He said that I understand what you want to ask, but it is not safe for me to answer it. Don't take offense to my words.
Bangladesh T20 World Cup Live Updates: Where did the controversy start?
This controversy started when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Mustafizur Rahman from their team on the instructions of BCCI. He was bought in the December 2025 auction for a huge sum of Rs 9.20 crore.
BCCI did not reveal any specific reason for this, but after the killings of Indians in Bangladesh, it is believed that BCCI took this decision.
ICC T20 World Cup Bangladesh Participation Live Updates: What ultimatum did ICC give?
The ongoing dispute between ICC and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) regarding T20 World Cup 2026 has now reached its final point. The deadline for the ultimatum given by the ICC expires today, 21 January 2026. Bangladesh will have to officially tell by today whether it will send its team to play matches in India or not.
If BCB refuses to play in India, it will be considered a boycott out of the tournament. After this, Scotland can be included in the tournament on the basis of ranking in place of Bangladesh.
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January 3, 2026- BCCI orders KKR to expel Mustafizur Rahman from IPL.
4 January 2026- BCB appealed to ICC to change its T20 World Cup matches to India.
January 6- According to reports, ICC rejected BCB's demand to shift the match venue.
January 7- BCB denied and said that talks are ongoing with ICC.
January 8- BCB again wrote a letter to ICC demanding change of venue.
January 13- ICC spoke with BCB officials over video conference.
January 17- Two ICC officials spoke to the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
19 January- ICC gave deadline to Bangladesh till 21 January.
January 20 - Bangladesh's sports advisor Asif Nazrul said that it is not ready to change its stance and stands firm on the demand of playing its matches outside India.