The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced that their team will not travel to India for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The BCB requested to move their matches to Sri Lanka because they were worried about security threats. The ICC rejected this request as impractical. Bangladesh will be replaced by Scotland in the tournament. The ICC is expected to make an official announcement soon.
Financial Impact on Bangladesh Cricket Board
Reports indicate that if Bangladesh withdraws from the World Cup, the BCB could lose up to ₹240 crore. The total amount equals approximately 60 percent of revenue from both broadcasting and sponsorship agreements. The board would face operational difficulties because of this financial loss. Major sponsors of the Bangladesh team might also reconsider their support.
Effect on Bilateral Series with India
Bangladesh’s decision will also cancel the bilateral series against India scheduled for August and September. This cancellation will further impact the BCB’s finances.
Players’ Response
Sources suggest that Bangladeshi players are interested in playing in India and are unhappy with the government and board’s decision. Analysts believe the BCB acted emotionally and warn that this decision could negatively affect cricket in Bangladesh over the long term.
Scotland’s Replacement in the Tournament
Scotland is expected to participate in the T20 World Cup in place of Bangladesh. Charles Paterson, Head of Communications for Scotland Cricket, declined to comment on the situation. He stated that any official update will be released on their website.
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