Overview
- BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul says the board has received no reply from the ICC after submitting attachments and “proofs” outlining security concerns.
- Bangladesh maintains it will not play group games in India and rejects shifting to other Indian cities, pressing for Sri Lanka as the alternative.
- The ICC remains publicly silent while seeking clarification, with some reports suggesting a verdict could come early next week.
- BCCI officials state venue matters fall under ICC authority and note the issue was not discussed at their recent meeting in Mumbai.
- Pakistan’s board has signaled readiness to host Bangladesh’s fixtures if Sri Lanka cannot, but Bangladesh’s schedule currently lists three games in Kolkata and one in Mumbai starting February 7.