Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India over safety concerns | Cricket News | Al Jazeera
Bangladesh are scheduled to play all four of their group-stage matches of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India [File: Andrew Boyers/Reuters]By Hafsa AdilPublished On 4 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Click here to share on social media Share SaveBangladesh will not play its T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures in India over concerns about the players’ safety, following the removal of a top Bangladeshi player from the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said.Amid growing political tension between the South Asian neighbours, the BCB requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move its games to Sri Lanka and sought clarity on fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman’s abrupt removal from the IPL, the board said in a statement on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3The Ashes: Cricket’s Longest Argument
Published: January 4, 2026 1:52 pm
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