Updated On: 22 January, 2026 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected BCB`s request to move its World Cup matches out of India. The T20 World Cup 2026, set to kick off from February 7, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka

Bangladesh team`s players celebrate during an international match (Pic: X/@ICC)
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul has confirmed that the board is firm on its decision not to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 in India.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected BCB`s request to move its World Cup matches out of India. The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to kick off from February 7, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.