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According to the ICC, all T20 World Cup matches will be held in India as per the pre-determined schedule. The Bangladesh team will also have to travel to India to play their matches. If Bangladesh refuses to play in India, they could face serious consequences under the rules.
T20 World Cup matches to be held in India
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to hold their T20 World Cup matches against India in another country. The ICC has made it clear that there will be no changes to the tournament's schedule or the host country.
Matches must be played in India
According to the ICC, all T20 World Cup matches will be held in India as per the pre-determined schedule. The Bangladesh team will also have to travel to India to play their matches. If Bangladesh refuses to play in India, they could face serious consequences under the rules.
Points will be deducted for not playing
The ICC has issued a clear warning that if the Bangladesh team does not play its matches in India, it will lose crucial points in the tournament. This will not only affect their position in the points table but could also jeopardize their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
ICC's firm stance
The ICC stated that it is not possible to change the tournament arrangements based on the demands of a single team. All member countries must abide by the same rules. Following this decision, the Bangladesh Cricket Board now has no option but to play in India.