Bangladesh cricket officials are in talks with the ICC to move their T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns after political tensions.
BANGLADESH cricket authorities are in talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over a request to move their T20 World Cup matches out of India.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cited security concerns amid heightened political tensions between the two nations.
Senior BCB official Nazmul Abedeen Fahim confirmed talks were ongoing with the ICC regarding security issues.
A BCB statement said it would continue constructive engagement with event authorities to find an affable and practical solution.
This follows India’s forced exit of Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League on Saturday.
Mustafizur was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders on the advice of the Indian cricket board after what it called recent developments.
Political relations soured after a 2024 mass uprising in Dhaka toppled then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina, a close ally of New Delhi.
India’s foreign ministry last month condemned what it called unremitting hostility against minorities in Muslim-majority Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s interim leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, has accused India of exaggerating the scale of the violence.
The BCB said it was firmly committed to placing the highest priority on the safety and well-being of the team.
Bangladesh are scheduled to play their four group matches in India after the World Cup begins on February 7.
The ICC has not commented on the request.
