ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland in T20 World Cup 2026 After Travel Dispute

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to travel to India, citing security concerns following the removal of Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL. Despite multiple security assessments finding no credible threat, the ICC rejected Bangladesh's request to shift matches to Sri Lanka and gave a 24-hour deadline to confirm participation. With no official response, Bangladesh was removed, and Scotland, the highest-ranked non-qualified team, was invited to join Group C alongside England, West Indies, Italy, and Nepal. Bangladesh accepted the ICC's decision, attributing their stance to government orders, while Scotland expressed gratitude and readiness to compete.