Bangladesh Accused of Lying Over India Security Concerns, Loses T20 World Cup Spot
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News18•26-01-2026, 22:37
Bangladesh Accused of Lying Over India Security Concerns, Loses T20 World Cup Spot
- •BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla confirmed India offered full security to the Bangladesh team for the T20 World Cup 2026.
- •Bangladesh repeatedly refused to play in India, citing security concerns, despite assurances.
- •ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2026 due to Bangladesh's refusal to tour India.
- •The Bangladesh government had denied permission for their national team to tour India, leading to the dispute.
- •ICC maintained the tournament schedule, emphasizing integrity, and replaced Bangladesh after they failed to confirm participation.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh lost its T20 World Cup spot after refusing to play in India despite security assurances.
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