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Bangladesh Exits T20 World Cup Over Security Fears

1/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Bangladesh has withdrawn from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup due to security concerns about playing in India.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board requested relocating matches to Sri Lanka, but the International Cricket Council rejected the request, citing no credible security threat.
Scotland, ranked 14th, will replace Bangladesh in Group C, joining England, Italy, Nepal, and the West Indies.
Pakistan is considering its own participation amid solidarity with Bangladesh.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore heightened security concerns in international cricket, prompting the ICC to enforce stricter protocols. Bangladesh's withdrawal from the 2023 ICC Men's T20 World Cup due to security fears in India illustrates ongoing anxieties about player safety, reflecting the lasting impact of past violence on the sport's global landscape.

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Story summary

Bangladesh has withdrawn from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup due to security concerns about playing in India.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board requested relocating matches to Sri Lanka, but the International Cricket Council rejected the request, citing no credible security threat.
Scotland, ranked 14th, will replace Bangladesh in Group C, joining England, Italy, Nepal, and the West Indies.
Pakistan is considering its own participation amid solidarity with Bangladesh.

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