Overview
- An ICC delegation met BCB officials in Dhaka, with Andrew Ephgrave attending in person and Gaurav Saxena joining virtually after a visa delay.
- The BCB proposed switching groups with Ireland so Bangladesh’s fixtures would be staged in Colombo and Pallekele rather than in Kolkata and Mumbai.
- Both sides described the talks as constructive and agreed to keep engaging, with the ICC expected to deliberate further and announce a decision next week.
- Cricket Ireland says it received assurances its group-stage schedule in Sri Lanka will remain unchanged.
- Reports indicate ICC reluctance to approve a swap due to logistical and broadcast constraints for the India–Sri Lanka tournament starting February 7.