The controversy regarding Bangladesh’s appearance in the T20 World Cup 2026 persists indefinitely. Now, marking a development, the ICC delegation might travel to Dhaka for a face-to-face discussion. While the tournament is scheduled to begin in barely three weeks timezone in India and Sri Lanka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), along with the ministry, is determined about their decision to not play on Indian soil.
Asif Nazrul, the Bangladesh sports adviser, affirmed this visit on Thursday. He further asserted that the nation’s decision was non-negotiable. While conversing with Dhaka’s reporters, he stated, “Mr Aminul Islam informed me that an ICC team is likely to come to Bangladesh for discussions. There is no chance of us changing our stance. We are eager to play in the World Cup, particularly in Sri Lanka, and I strongly believe that organising this is not impossible. ”.
A senior officer of the BCB official also confirmed this visit. The official stated, “A delegation is set to arrive, but the exact date has not been determined. We are in communication, but the time is not fixed.”
The cricket crisis has been continuing since the beginning of last week after the video discussion with the ICC and BCB officials. The apex body, while insisting on rethinking BCB’s decision, clarified that the tournament itinerary was finalised, but the Bangladesh board remained adamant about shifting the fixture to Sri Lanka.
BCB, following the video conference, stated that the decision was finalised based on the safety concerns. However, the apex body asked them to reconsider. “The board’s position remains unchanged. Discussions will continue to explore possible solutions while ensuring the safety of players, officials, and staff,” the statement said.
Relations between the two boards have further deteriorated. After the BCCI requested the release of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL by Kolkata Knight Riders. Both the Bangladesh government and the BCB are now pushing for all four of Bangladesh’s scheduled group matches. In the fixture there are three matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai to be relocated to Sri Lanka.
