Bangladesh cricket is facing uncertainty ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 as the International Cricket Council has issued a final 24-hour ultimatum. The Bangladesh government has held emergency meetings with selected players and Bangladesh Cricket Board officials to decide whether the team will travel to India.
Bangladesh Government Consults Players Amid ICC Ultimatum
New Delhi: Bangladesh cricket is in a state of flux regarding the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the government face a crucial decision on whether to send the team to the T20 World Cup in India. If Bangladesh persists, the ICC could decide to expel them from the tournament. Amidst this pressure, the Bangladesh government has now chosen to engage in direct dialogue with the players.
The situation in Bangladesh has become more serious following the ICC's 24-hour final ultimatum. In response, the government has called an important meeting with the players selected for the 2026 T20 World Cup. This meeting, scheduled to take place at 3 pm at Hotel Continental in Dhaka, is considered crucial.
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According to reports, Bangladesh government sports advisor Asif Nazrul has called all the players selected for the 2026 T20 World Cup for a meeting. It is believed that the government wants to hear the players' opinions on this issue. Additionally, the government will attempt to present its views and concerns to the players so that a common solution can be reached.
Prior to this crucial meeting with the players, the government has also held discussions with the president and directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. On the night of January 21st, a meeting was held with BCB officials at the residence of sports advisor Asif Nazrul. The current situation, the ICC's stance, and potential consequences were discussed in detail.
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The entire controversy began when Bangladesh demanded a venue change for the 2026 T20 World Cup. A vote was held in the ICC on this demand, in which the Bangladesh Cricket Board suffered a crushing 2-14 defeat. Only Pakistan voted in Bangladesh's favor, while all other boards voted in favor of India.
After the vote, the ICC gave Bangladesh an additional 24 hours and clearly stated that the government must be persuaded, otherwise another team will be given a chance in its place. If Bangladesh is excluded from the T20 World Cup 2026, Scotland could be included in the tournament.
