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Bangladesh Withdraws from T20 World Cup Amid Security Fears

1/30/2026

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ICC confirmed Bangladesh's withdrawal from the T20 World Cup over security concerns after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) advised against traveling to India.
Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the tournament.
Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief, said a decision on Pakistan's participation could take up to a week, with a boycott being considered.
Naqvi met with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who emphasized keeping all options open regarding the situation.

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ICC confirmed Bangladesh's withdrawal from the T20 World Cup over security concerns after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) advised against traveling to India.
Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the tournament.
Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief, said a decision on Pakistan's participation could take up to a week, with a boycott being considered.
Naqvi met with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who emphasized keeping all options open regarding the situation.