Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India is now in serious doubt, with the International Cricket Council’s security report raising strong security concerns. Youth and Sports Advisor Professor Asif Nazrul confirmed that the overall situation does not seem safe enough for Bangladesh to travel to India for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
ICC security report raises major red flags for Bangladesh
According to the Daily Sun report, Nazrul revealed that the ICC’s own security review is not good in terms of security in India. Based on that assessment, the government felt that the environment was not suitable for Bangladesh to play ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India.
The advisor also confirmed that the Bangladesh government has already sent two separate letters to the ICC on this matter and is still awaiting an official reply. Meanwhile, the ICC security team sent a letter to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) explaining the circumstances under which the security risks may increase even further during the much-awaited tournament.
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Three major danger signs for Bangladesh playing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India
According to Asif Nazrul, three major red flags are mentioned in the letter. The first was the possible selection of Mustafizur Rahman in the Bangladesh team, which could raise security concerns. The second issue was related to Bangladeshi fans walking around in public places wearing team jerseys, which could attract unwanted attention and pose a risk.
A third concern was regarding the timing of the tournament, as the matches would be played close to Bangladesh’s national elections and this could worsen the security situation. Taking all these points together, Nazrul has made it clear that in such circumstances it would be unrealistic to expect the Bangladesh team to play the T20 World Cup in India.
to be continued…
