Overview
- After an ICC board meeting, Bangladesh was told to confirm travel to India within 24 hours, with BCB officials saying they were allowed up to 48 hours to consult the interim government.
- Media reports identify Scotland as the likely replacement if Bangladesh refuses to travel, though BCCI sources say they have no information on any formal approach and that the ICC will decide.
- Bangladesh sports adviser Asif Nazrul is meeting the national squad to outline the government’s position and hear views, with T20I captain Litton Das noting players were not consulted earlier and many want to play.
- The ICC cited independent venue security assessments finding no credible threat and said late schedule changes without verified risk would set an undesirable precedent.
- Reports say all but two ICC board members voted against Bangladesh’s relocation request, with Pakistan backing Dhaka’s stance and conflicting Pakistani media claims ranging from exploring options to a possible boycott.