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Bangladesh Presses ICC on T20 World Cup Venues as Board Refuses India Trip

The board says it has sent a second evidence-backed letter to the ICC, awaiting a response.

Overview

  • BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul says no reply has come from the ICC despite submitting “attachments and proofs” outlining security concerns.
  • Bangladesh seeks to shift its four fixtures from India to co‑host Sri Lanka, including three slated for Kolkata and one for Mumbai starting February 7.
  • BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says the January 9 meeting did not take up the dispute, describing venue matters as the ICC’s responsibility.
  • The ICC has not announced any venue change and is seeking clarity on Bangladesh’s concerns according to the parties involved.
  • Reports note divisions within the BCB over strategy, with the debate shaped by Mustafizur Rahman’s release from KKR that heightened apprehensions.