New Delhi: Despite strong warnings from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided to stick to its stand on the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh has made it clear that the team will not participate in the tournament unless the venue is shifted from India to Sri Lanka.
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After a key meeting with the players, Bangladesh’s Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul accused the ICC of ignoring player safety and failing to treat Bangladesh fairly.
He said the government, the board and the players are united and will not compromise on security under any circumstances.
“We will not bow to any pressure. If Bangladesh does not play, the world must understand the consequences. Player safety comes first,” Nazrul said.
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The Bangladesh Cricket Board also said that, under the current situation, travelling to India is not safe, and therefore the matches should be shifted to Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile, the situation took a new turn on Wednesday when the ICC informed Bangladesh that Scotland will replace them in Group C if they refuse to play in India.
Sources said the ICC has given the BCB one more day to confirm its final decision on participating in the tournament.
If Bangladesh sticks to its stance, Scotland is likely to take their place in Group C. Notably, Scotland had failed to qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup, finishing behind the Netherlands, Italy and Jersey in the European Qualifiers.
However, the ICC is now considering Scotland as a replacement option in case Bangladesh pulls out of the World Cup.
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