According to a media report on Sunday, PCB sources said Pakistan has formally communicated its willingness to step in and host Bangladesh’s matches if Sri Lankan venues are not available. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan offers to host Bangladesh's matches amid diplomatic row - Report

Bangladesh's sports advisor said the BCB would chase ICC, trying to convince them of the gravity of this issue, related to its players’ safety and ‘country’s dignity’ – something they are unwilling to compromise an inch on.

‘No compromise with Bangladesh’s dignity,’ BCB on not travelling to India for T20 World Cup

In the past, teams like India (2025 Champions Trophy), Australia & West Indies (1996 ODI World Cup), England & New Zealand (2003 ODI World Cup), and Zimbabwe (2009 T20 World Cup) have refused to play their matches at an allotted venue in an ICC event.

Bangladesh not first - 6 teams which refused to play at allotted venue in an ICC event

The ICC has clearly informed Bangladesh to either play their scheduled matches in India or be ready to forfeit points.

Blow to Bangladesh as ICC rejects request for venue change at T20 WC, says play in India or...

Kolkata (three games) and Mumbai (one game) were two venues for Bangladesh’s four league matches during the T20 WC in India and Sri Lanka.

After Pakistan, Bangladesh want its T20 WC matches to be staged outside India

While Archer will feature in the T20 World Cup only, Brydon Carse will participate in Sri Lanka T20Is.

England pick Archer, drop Livingstone from provisional T20 World Cup squad | check full team

Cummins and Hazlewood are out of Australia's squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test at the SCG.

2026 T20 World Cup: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood in line to be included in Australia squad

The upcoming year is filled with mega sporting events, starting from as early as February, including a major multi-team cricket event. Check out what highlights the 2026 sporting calendar. 

From FIFA World Cup to Commonwealth Games, here are 5 major sporting events in 2026

Cummins played a handy role in helping Australia win the Adelaide Test and secure the Ashes.

Bad news for Australia as Cummins out of remainder of Ashes, doubtful for T20 World Cup

One of the biggest rivalries, India vs Pakistan is set for Feb 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan will play all its games in Sri Lanka. 

India’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Check dates, venues, groups and key matches

Much to the surprise, Shubman Gill, India’s T20 vice-captain in T20Is, was dropped alongside Jitesh Sharma in the 15-man squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup.  

T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan returns to Team India after SMAT heroics, Shubman Gill dropped amid poor form

India, having won the T20 World Cup in 2024 under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy are one of the favourites to win the tournament.

BCCI to announce India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad on Saturday, eyes on Samson, Iyer - Source

India, placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, the USA, the Netherlands and Namibia, will start their T20 World Cup campaign against the USA on February 7 next year. The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Rohit Sharma unveils India's 2026 T20 World Cup jersey, says 'pride remains the same'

Abhishek, a left-hand opening batter, and Varun, a right-arm mystery spinner, have not only performed the best among Indians but all full member players since India's T20 World Cup in June 2024.

Ashwin picks THESE two players ahead of Bumrah as obstacles for other teams to get past India in T20Is

In three ODIs against Australia, Iyer scored 72 runs in two innings, including a hard-fought fifty in the second game in Adelaide.

Massive blow to India as Iyer ruled out for remainder of 2025, doubtful for 2026 T20 WC – Report

With the star-studded side looking dominant in this format, Suryakumar vowed to let his team play this way only, even in Down Under.

Suryakumar plays down ‘foreign conditions’ threat ahead of Australia T20Is; vows to treat it as…

Unbeaten in group action, Nepal brought two carry over points to the Super Six stage before their final-ball victories against UAE and Qatar.

Nepal, Oman officially seal 2026 T20 World Cup berth after UAE's win over Samoa

While the ICC continues to work on the final draft of the schedule, the format is expected to be similar to that of the past edition (in the Americas in 2024), where 20 teams will be divided into four groups of five each.

2026 T20 World Cup: Tentative dates out for 20-team tournament; likely beginning on Feb 7

With India and Sri Lanka co-hosting this edition (in February-March next year), Dhoni’s inputs could come in handy for the Men in Blue in their title defence.

Is MS Dhoni joining India's backroom staff for 2026 T20 World Cup? Ex-teammate addresses rumour

With plenty of those who won the T20 WC four years ago unavailable for selection, Australia is looking forward to striking a balance with new members, especially in the top order.

Australia lock in WC-winning opening pair for Proteas series, 2026 T20 World Cup

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After Pakistan, Bangladesh want its T20 WC matches to be staged outside India

England pick Archer, drop Livingstone from provisional T20 World Cup squad

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BCCI to announce India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad on Saturday - Source

Rohit unveils India's 2026 T20 World Cup jersey, says 'pride remains the same'

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Massive blow to India as Shreyas Iyer ruled out for remainder of 2025 – Report

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