The International Cricket Council (ICC) is facing mounting pressure as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested a last-minute switch for the T20 World Cup 2026 group. Bangladesh is aiming to swap its group with Ireland in order to play matches in Sri Lanka instead of India due to security concerns. The BCB's concerns have prompted the ICC to send a delegation to Dhaka to address the situation. Despite the ICC's efforts to advocate for the original schedule, the BCB remains firm on its request. This development has raised tensions and uncertainties regarding the upcoming T20 World Cup, with stakeholders closely monitoring the outcome of the negotiations between the ICC and BCB.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is facing mounting pressure as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested a last-minute switch for the T20 World Cup 2026 group. Bangladesh is aiming to swap its group with Ireland in order to play matches in Sri Lanka instead of India due to security concerns. The BCB's concerns have prompted the ICC to send a delegation to Dhaka to address the situation. Despite the ICC's efforts to advocate for the original schedule, the BCB remains firm on its request. This development has raised tensions and uncertainties regarding the upcoming T20 World Cup, with stakeholders closely monitoring the outcome of the negotiations between the ICC and BCB.