Overview
- Bangladesh’s government and cricket board reiterated they will not play group matches in India and denied accepting a January 21 ultimatum.
- The ICC has convened a Board meeting for January 21 after telling the BCB to confirm participation or face replacement under ranking rules.
- Pakistan’s board wrote to the ICC backing Bangladesh’s request to play in Sri Lanka, with Pakistani media reporting a pause in team preparations.
- The ICC has rejected Bangladesh’s proposals to relocate fixtures or swap groups with Ireland, citing finalized logistics and broadcast commitments.
- Scotland is viewed as the likely replacement if Bangladesh withdraws, though Cricket Scotland says it has received no contact from the ICC.