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Bangladesh cricket row: Players vow to withdraw unless Najmul Islam resigns

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

No financial loss, claims BCB if Bangladesh withdraws from T20 WC 2026

The BCB board made it clear that it could not commit to traveling to India under the current security conditions.

Bangladesh's firm stance to ICC's response: T20 WC venue dispute continues

In the coming weeks, the BCB will likely await further correspondence from the ICC, but for now, the situation remains unresolved as the tournament draws closer.

T20 World Cup 2026 venue row: Bangladesh open to all venues except India

Sports advisor Nazrul said that Bangladesh has no objection to playing in neutral countries but believes the current environment makes participation in India unfeasible

PCB offers to host Bangladesh's 2026 T20 WC matches in Pakistan: Report

Notably, BCB is demanding their matches to be shifted from India to Sri Lanka, who are the co-hosts of the tournament

BCB's security concern in question as Saikat takes field for IND vs NZ ODIs

Saikat served as the TV umpire during the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh games may be shifted to Chennai, Trivandrum

With weeks to go for the T20 World Cup, the ICC is exploring alternative Indian venues for Bangladesh's matches amid security concerns and the BCB's request to move games to Sri Lanka.

India vs Bangladesh fallout: SG not to renew sponsorship for BAN players

SG, which currently sponsors some of Bangladesh's top cricketers, including captain Litton Das, Yasir Rabbi, and Mominul Haque, has not yet made an official announcement.

'Not our...': Here's what BCCI said on Bangladesh's demands for T20 WC 2026

The controversy between the BCCI and the BCB surfaced after the Indian board asked IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh board official calls Tamim 'an Indian agent'

Tamim Iqbal, one of Bangladesh's most accomplished batters, had urged the BCB to avoid making emotionally driven decisions while considering the national team's participation in the global tournament

BCB denies reports of ICC ultimatum amid T20 World Cup venue uncertainty

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said it has not been issued any warning by the ICC to accept the India schedule or forfeit matches, even as diplomatic tensions complicate preparations for the T20 WC 2026

Geopolitics in cricket: When top teams forfeit World Cup matches in past

Business Standard takes a look at three notable occasions when geopolitical realities shaped World Cup outcomes, with teams forfeiting matches and points.

No update yet: Bangladesh board on ICC's response on team's visit to India

BCB chief Aminul Islam conveyed that the board's stance on not travelling to India for the T20 World Cup came after internal discussions among directors

T20 World Cup 2026 revised schedule likely to test ICC logistics

If Bangladesh's games are moved out of India, Eden Gardens could still be required to host other fixtures at short notice; that would mean reshuffling teams, match timings and operational staff

Bangladesh bans IPL 2026 broadcast until further notice post Mustafizur row

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR last Saturday, as per a directive given by the BCCI

Mustafizur never condoned hate speech; BCCI decision 'appalling': Tharoor

Mustafizur Rahman has never condoned hate speech and has never said anything against India or the Hindu minority in Bangladesh, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, describing him as "just a sportsman".

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh refuses India travel citing 'security concerns'

The decision comes days after KKR confirmed the exclusion of Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from its IPL 2026 squad following a BCCI directive

Bangladesh announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Jaker Ali misses out

Taskin, who missed the recent home series against Ireland, has made his return to the shortest format after playing for Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20.

Bangladesh to ask ICC to move T20 WC games from Kolkata, Mumbai to SL

Bangladesh's sports adviser, Asif Nazrul, has voiced strong reservations about the team's safety in India, particularly following the removal of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL squad.

India-Bangladesh white-ball tour on hold amid diplomatic tension: Report

The decision, reportedly taken at the board level, was seen as an early indication that cricketing ties were being reassessed in light of diplomatic strain between New Delhi and Dhaka.