The International Cricket Council (ICC) has firmly denied Bangladesh's request to change the T20 World Cup venue. According to ICC, it's imperative for Bangladesh to participate in India, otherwise, they risk losing crucial points.
According to sources, during a virtual meeting, ICC informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that security concerns prompted the denial of their request to play outside India. ICC emphasized that Bangladesh should compete in the T20 World Cup in India, or they might lose points. However, BCB insiders reported they have not received formal communication about ICC's decision.
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Understanding the Full Scenario
Recently, IPL team KKR released Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman upon BCCI's instruction due to public opposition in India regarding the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh. The move sparked widespread discontent, leading to a push for Rahman's removal despite his hefty IPL price tag.
Following Rahman's release, the Bangladeshi government threatened a boycott of the T20 World Cup scheduled in India beginning February 7. In a letter to the ICC, Bangladesh's cricket board demanded relocating their matches to Sri Lanka.
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Bangladesh cited player safety concerns as the basis for their demand, even imposing a ban on airing IPL matches within their territory in a retaliatory stance. Nonetheless, ICC's position remains unchanged: Bangladesh must compete in India for the World Cup.
