The drama over Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation just doesn’t end. First, Bangladesh sent letters to ICC before offering a swap with Ireland as far as placing of groups is concerned. After ICC rejected that proposal, Bangladesh are given a deadline until January 21 after which they would replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the tournament. However, now, Pakistan, another rival of India, have jumped into the drama. They now hint they could stay away from the tournament if the ICC forces Bangladesh to play its matches in India.
Bangladesh have maintained since January 4 that they will not travel to India for their group games, citing security and domestic political concerns. The ICC has so far stood firm, insisting the original schedule will remain unchanged and setting a January 21 deadline for a final decision. Now Pakistan’s intervention has spiced up the situation.
Pakistan to stand with Bangladesh against ICC-BCCI
Pakistan’s support for Bangladesh emerged after officials in Dhaka reportedly sought diplomatic backing from Islamabad. The response, according to reports, was unequivocal. “Bangladesh’s reasons for not going to India are valid, and no one can force them. Pakistan fully supports Bangladesh and will reconsider its participation if the issue remains unresolved,” a source told Telecom Asia Sport.
Another source added that Islamabad had conveyed to the ICC that “Pakistan has emphasised that no country should face pressure or threats regarding hosting responsibilities and has assured its neighbours of full support on the matter,” as reported by Geo News. It was previously reported as well that the PCB is ready to host Bangladesh’s matches in Pakistan if Sri Lanka cannot accommodate them.
The roots of the conflict trace back to the removal of Mustafizur Rahman from Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2026 squad on BCCI instructions, a move that triggered outrage in Bangladesh and led to a ban on IPL broadcasts. With the tournament set to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, the ICC has little time left to find a compromise.
Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule
DateTeamsVenueTime (IST)Sat, Feb 7, 2026West Indies vs BangladeshEden Gardens, Kolkata3:00 PMMon, Feb 9, 2026Bangladesh vs ItalyEden Gardens, Kolkata11:00 AMSat, Feb 14, 2026England vs BangladeshEden Gardens, Kolkata3:00 PMTue, Feb 17, 2026Bangladesh vs NepalWankhede Stadium, Mumbai7:00 PMPakistan may not play T20 World Cup 2026 if ICC rejects Bangladesh’s anti-India plea Inside Sport India.
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