Bangladesh has requested the ICC to relocate its T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka. Talks between BCB and ICC are ongoing over group adjustments and safety concerns.

BCB asks ICC to move Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup games from India to Sri Lanka

Manoj Tiwary backs Kolkata as a safe venue for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches, saying security is strong, politics won’t interfere, and Eden Gardens is fully ready to host international cricket.


'Why the doubt?': Manoj Tiwary backs Kolkata as safe host in T20 World Cup

The issue between both the boards began when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad. 

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC team to visit Bangladesh to address venue concerns - 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

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...

Bangladesh fans, in the past as well, have subjected the players to abuse over their performance including racially abusing Jaker Ali as reported by local media during the domestic matches.

Bangladesh batter Naim urges 'love, not hatred' from fans but coach wants players off social media

India is expected to play three ODIs and three T20Is against Bangladesh starting from August 17 with matches are scheduled to be held in Mirpur and Chattogram.

'We remain hopeful' says BCB president amid uncertainty over upcoming India white-ball tour

The trouble started when 22-year-old Bangladesh batter Ripon Mondol hit a big six straight down the ground to South African fast bowler Tshepo Ntuli. After the shot, the two players shot daggers at each other. As Ripon walked towards his partner, Ntuli suddenly rushed towards him.

Bangladesh and South Africa Emerging players involved in heated fight during match - WATCH

PAK vs BAN Live Streaming | When and where to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I live on smart TV, mobile app and match details

PAK vs BAN T20Is Live Streaming | When and where to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I series live on smart TV, mobile app and match details

Babar and Rizwan continue not to be a part of the T20I side since not playing against New Zealand this year. The changes have come after Pakistan's failure in T20 World Cup 2024 and since then the regular chopping along with musical chair of skipper has been on.

Shaheen Afridi joins 'dropped list' along with Babar and Rizwan as Pakistan announces three-T20I squad against Bangladesh

This will be India’s first white-ball assignment in Bangladesh since 2022 when they toured for a similar three-match ODI series. Bangladesh had won that series 2-1. cricket sports

India set to tour Bangladesh in August for six white-ball games - Schedule Inside

Cricket, Sports: The 39-year-old made the announcement on social media, expressing gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and fans who supported him throughout his journey

Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah announces retirement from international cricket

Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan admits playing the ongoing Chennai Test with a swollen finger on his bowling hand and a suspected shoulder injury.

IND v BAN: All eyes on injured Shakib Al Hasan as Bangladesh chase history in Chennai

Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is among the 147 people charged with the murder of a garment worker during the protests in the country (in early August), per the latest report.

FIR lodged against Shakib Al Hasan over alleged murder charges during Bangladesh unrest

Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has reacted for the first time after he feigned a hamstring injury during the Super 8 match against Bangladesh on Monday (Jun 24) to help his team qualify for the semifinals.

T20 World Cup: Gulbadin Naib's hilarious reaction to feigning injury during AFG vs BAN match

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has slammed Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al-Hasan for his poor form at the ongoing T20 World Cup. Sehwag suggested Shakib had overstayed his welcome in the shortest format of the game and that he should come forward and announce retirement.

'Come forward and...': Virender Sehwag's brutal suggestion to Shakib Al-Hasan after T20 World Cup failure

Bangladesh men's cricket team's T20 World Cup warm-up match against USA at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas was cancelled on Tuesday (May 28) due to thunderstorms and a tornado.

T20 World Cup: US vs Bangladesh warm-up cancelled due to tornado, stadium damaged

Bangladesh repaired some of their battered pride by beating the USA by 10 wickets in the third and final game of the three-match series on Saturday in Houston, with Mustafizur Rahman taking six wickets.

Mustafizur Rahman's 6/10 helps Bangladesh restore pride with win in final T20I vs USA

Bangladesh suffered a shocking T20I series loss at the hands of the USA, with veteran all-rounder Shakib al Hasan calling it a ‘wakeup call’ for the Tigers heading into the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Shakib denies taking USA lightly after shocking series loss, says ‘this is a wakeup call for Bangladesh’

The United States pulled off a shock five-wicket win over Bangladesh in a Twenty20 International in Houston on Tuesday (May 21) giving the Americans a timely boost ahead of next month's T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh suffer shock defeat against USA ahead of T20 World Cup

Bangladesh men's cricket team all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, has courted controversy after a video of him grabbing the neck of a fan and threatening to beat him went viral on social media.

Watch | Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan grabs fan by his neck, threatens violence

After months of discussions and observations following the 2023 World Cup debacle, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) named Najmul Hossain Shanto as the new captain in all three formats.

Najmul Shanto to captain Bangladesh across all formats: BCB President Nazmul Hassan

Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan has again come under the spotlight for his ill behaviour. Having won a parliament seat on Sunday after a landslide victory in the general elections boycotted by the opposition, a recording of Shakib slapping a fan after the crowd mobbed him went viral.

Newly elected Bangladesh MP Shakib Al Hasan slaps fan, video goes viral - WATCH

Veteran Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has added another accolade to his already-glorified career, but this time outside of the cricket field. On Sunday, in Bangladesh’s ongoing general elections boycotted by the opposition, Shakib won a seat in the country’s parliament with a landslide victory.

Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan wins parliament seat by a landslide