Overview
- BCB said the ICC reaffirmed Bangladesh’s full and uninterrupted participation and offered to work closely on detailed security planning.
- Bangladesh rejected media reports of an ICC ultimatum or forfeiture threat, saying such claims do not reflect the ICC’s communication.
- Several outlets reported the ICC had declined the venue-shift request and cited the Members Playing Agreement, but the ICC has not issued a public statement.
- BCB leaders and government adviser Asif Nazrul pledged to keep pressing for relocation to Sri Lanka, framing the issue around player safety and national dignity.
- The row followed Kolkata Knight Riders releasing Mustafizur Rahman on BCCI advice; Bangladesh’s four group games are scheduled for Kolkata and Mumbai starting February 7.