Placed in Group C, Bangladesh is scheduled to play their first three league matches at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata before moving to the Wankhede in Mumbai for their final group game.

T20 WC: Unaware of ‘ICC deadline’, Bangladesh's sports advisor reaffirms stance against travelling to India

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

Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata on February 7 (vs West Indies), February 9 (vs Italy) and February 14 (vs England) before the final match in Mumbai on February 17 (vs Nepal) in upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC to hold talks with Bangladesh for refusing to play in India

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T20 WC: Unaware of ‘ICC deadline’, Bangladesh's sports advisor reaffirms stance against travelling to India

6 teams which refused to play at allotted venue in an ICC event

T20 WC 2026: ICC to hold talks with Bangladesh for refusing to play in India