Overview
- The Bangladesh Cricket Board reiterated its request to move its T20 World Cup group matches from India to Sri Lanka and proposed swapping groups with Ireland.
- An ICC delegation met BCB officials in Dhaka, with Andrew Ephgrave attending in person and Gaurav Saxena joining virtually due to a visa delay.
- Cricket Ireland said it has received definitive assurances its schedule will remain in Sri Lanka and stated it will not change groups.
- Reports indicate the ICC is hesitant to authorize major late changes because of logistical and broadcast commitments, though discussions are continuing.
- The tournament starts on February 7, with Bangladesh currently scheduled for three games in Kolkata and one in Mumbai against West Indies, Italy, England and Nepal.