Sri Lanka Enters Bangladesh-ICC T20 World Cup Dispute, Offers Neutral Venue
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Sri Lanka Enters Bangladesh-ICC T20 World Cup Dispute, Offers Neutral Venue
- •The dispute between Bangladesh and the ICC over the T20 World Cup has been ongoing for over three weeks, with the tournament proceeding without Bangladesh.
- •Bangladesh had initially requested to play their matches in Sri Lanka.
- •Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary, Bandula Dissanayake, stated that Colombo wishes to remain neutral in regional disputes involving India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
- •Despite neutrality, Sri Lanka is open to hosting future tournaments for any country, particularly high-voltage matches like India vs. Pakistan.
- •Pakistan is expected to play its T20 World Cup 2026 matches, including against India, in Sri Lanka due to existing cricketing relations.
Why It Matters: Sri Lanka offers a neutral venue for T20 World Cup matches amidst regional cricketing disputes.
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