ICC Confirms Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule; Bangladesh Matches to Be Played in India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will proceed as planned, with Bangladesh’s matches scheduled to be played in India. This decision follows a review after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested that its games be shifted to Sri Lanka.
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During a video conference meeting on 21 January, the ICC Board reviewed all security assessments, including independent evaluations, which concluded there was no credible threat to the safety of players, officials, media personnel, or fans at any Indian venues.
The ICC stated that changing the schedule at this stage is not feasible. They noted that altering fixtures without a verified security concern could set a precedent that undermines the neutrality and integrity of future ICC events.
In the lead-up to this decision, the ICC engaged in multiple correspondences and meetings with the BCB to address their concerns. Detailed information about the tournament’s security plan, including layered federal and state law-enforcement support, was shared to ensure the Bangladesh team’s safety.
An ICC spokesperson commented:
"Over the past several weeks, we have maintained constructive dialogue with the BCB to enable Bangladesh’s participation. Independent security assessments and formal assurances from Indian authorities confirmed no credible threat exists for the team."
Despite these efforts, the BCB maintained its stance, linking participation to an isolated incident unrelated to tournament security. The ICC emphasized that this has no impact on the tournament’s safety protocols or the agreed conditions of participation for all 20 competing nations.
ICC officials confirmed that moving fixtures now would create serious logistical issues for other teams and fans and could compromise fairness and governance standards. The Council reaffirmed its commitment to consistent standards, good-faith engagement, and protecting the interests of global cricket.
Fans and cricket enthusiasts can now look forward to Bangladesh playing in India as per the original schedule, ensuring smooth and secure tournament proceedings for all teams.
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Final Word:
ICC Confirms T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
The ICC has officially confirmed that the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will proceed as scheduled, with Bangladesh’s matches to be played in India. This comes after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested a change to Sri Lanka, citing concerns.
After careful review of independent security assessments and detailed venue plans, the ICC concluded there is no credible threat to players, officials, or fans. Changing the schedule at this stage would have caused logistical challenges and set a problematic precedent for future tournaments.
The ICC engaged in multiple discussions with the BCB, sharing comprehensive security details, but the BCB maintained its stance over unrelated issues. The Council emphasized that tournament safety, fairness, and integrity remain the top priority.
Fans can now look forward to a smooth, secure, and exciting T20 World Cup 2026 in India, with all matches going ahead as planned. Stay tuned for schedules, news, and live updates!
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