T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland
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Last week, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)—acting on government advice—decided not to send its team for the showpiece event, which India and Sri Lanka will co-host from February 7 to March 8. The BCB cited security concerns.
Pakistan is poised to announce by next Monday its decision on participating in the T20 World Cup, following a dispute with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Scotland’s inclusion at Bangladesh’s expense.
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Bangladesh says 'no security risks'; clears shooting team for India travel amid T20 World Cup row
Bangladesh's shooting team has been cleared to compete in the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships in India, despite the nation recently citing security concerns to withdraw its cricket team from the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi’s stubbornness could damage the health of cricket in the country for a long time, with Bangladesh ironically in line to replace Pakistan at the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026, LIVE Updates: 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.
The Bangladesh government has approved its shooters to travel to India for next month's Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships, days after refusing to send its national cricket team to the country to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup due to security concerns.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal reckons Shakib al Hasan's sudden comeback into the cricketing scene is an 'eyewash'.
The head of Jersey cricket says the decision to select Scotland to play at next month's T20 World Cup will inspire her players to qualify for the next tournament.