The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is marred by controversy as Bangladesh withdrew due to security concerns over playing in India. Despite repeated requests to move matches to Sri Lanka, the ICC refused,

The cricketing world is currently buzzing with off-field drama as the lead-up to the World Cup takes a geopolitical turn. Australia’s T20 captain, Mitchell Marsh, found himself in the crosshairs of a sensitive diplomatic query during a recent press conference,

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bangladesh was replaced by Scotland in the T20 World Cup on Saturday for refusing to play in tournament co-host India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board wanted its games shifted to co-host Sri Lanka due to security concerns but the International Cricket Council rejected the request and said there were no security threats in India against Bangladesh.

Scotland joins the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as a replacement. Bangladesh withdrew due to venue concerns in India. The ICC selected Scotland based on their T20I ranking. Scotland will compete in Group C starting February 7 in Kolkata.

Bangladesh’s request to move its T20 World Cup games from India to Sri Lanka has been turned down by the International Cricket Council

KARACHI, Pakistan, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Pakistan will boycott their February 15 match of the Twenty20 World Cup against arch-rivals India in Colombo, the Pakistan government said on Sunday while approving the team's participation in the global showpiece.

The BCB has introduced strict entry rules for journalists at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium due to increased security measures amid controversy over Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation.

The threat of Pakistan boycotting the ICC T20 World Cup seems to have dissipated, but with a decision set to be made over the weekend, the ICC and BCCI will be on high alert. | Cricket