Bangladesh Cricket Team

ICC is considering reinstating Bangladesh in Group A, alongside India, the USA, Namibia and the Netherlands, should Pakistan opt out of the competition.

Bangladesh Cricket Board says it will not challenge the ICC's decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup, citing government concerns.

As per the revised schedule, the ICC has confirmed that all venues announced earlier will host matches as originally planned

The BCB's chances of successfully challenging the ICC's decision under the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) are very low due to a clear limitation set out in the committee's mandate

The decision was reportedly taken by the International Cricket Council after Bangladesh failed to comply with key board directives within a stipulated deadline

The decision was reaffirmed on Thursday following a high-level meeting in Dhaka involving the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), senior players and the government's sports adviser,

If Bangladesh does not relent, Scotland has emerged as the most likely replacement in Group C of the T20 World Cup

ICC has convened a Board meeting on Wednesday to address the BCB's request to have Bangladesh's matches shifted out of India and played in Sri Lanka

Bangladesh's Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul made it clear on Tuesday that the country will not agree to travel to India for the World Cup unless the conditions set by the ICC are changed

According to a CI spokesperson, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has provided clear reassurances that Ireland will not have to alter their original schedule.

ICC U19 World Cup Highlights India vs Bangladesh: India reduced Bangladesh from 106 for 2 to 146 all-out to win the game by 18 runs

So far, neither the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nor the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued an official clarification regarding the incident

The last time India and Bangladesh met in the ICC U19 World Cup, Bangladesh beat India to lift the trophy

Both teams are playing the same side they played in their last match

The dispute has arisen after Bangladesh raised serious security concerns about travelling to India and formally requested the relocation of its fixtures

Despite Nazmul's removal by the BCB, both BPL matches slated for Thursday have been delayed

The BCB confirmed that Nazmul Islam has been removed from his role as chairman of the board's finance committee with immediate effect, following a review of recent developments

Bangladeshi all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who was present at the press conference, said players take part in ICC tournaments to earn money that does not come from the BCB's own funds.

Rajshahi Warriors will be looking to extend their winning streak and maintain their position as table-toppers.

The controversy comes just days before two Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches scheduled for January 15, adding further tension to the ongoing dispute.