NEW DELHI: Bangladesh have finally decided not to travel to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after weeks of discussions and back-and-forth talks. As a result, Scotland are set to replace them in the marquee tournament.
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The decision comes after prolonged tussles between the ICC and the Bangladesh Cricket Board over the past week, largely centred around security concerns. Bangladesh had repeatedly sought changes to the venues allocated for their matches, citing safety issues, but the ICC stood firm on its position and refused to alter the schedule.
According to a report by PTI, Bangladesh are likely to lose close to USD 27 million, roughly Rs 240 crore, by not participating in the T20 World Cup.
The losses are expected to come from multiple streams, including broadcast revenue, sponsorship deals and overall income for the financial year. The report further adds that this decision could wipe out nearly 60 percent of Bangladesh’s annual earnings.
Meanwhile, it is still unclear whether the ICC has formally informed Cricket Scotland about their inclusion in the tournament. Scotland CEO Trudy Lindblade declined to comment on the matter.
“We cannot comment on this developing situation. If the circumstances change, we will issue an official media release on our website,” Charles Paterson, Head of Communications at Cricket Scotland, told PTI.
