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Ireland Rejects Bangladesh’s Group-Swap Bid as ICC Deliberates Venue Standoff

Bangladesh cites security risks following the Mustafizur RahmanKKR dispute.

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.