ICC to Hold Final Talks with Bangladesh over T20 World Cup 2026 Venue Dispute

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has firmly requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate its T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns following the removal of Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL by BCCI. The ICC, maintaining the tournament schedule, plans to send a delegation to Bangladesh for final talks. Bangladesh remains resolute on not playing in India, while Indian officials, including Manoj Tiwary, assert Kolkata's safety. The dispute has led to tensions, including reported threats to Bangladeshi players, with discussions ongoing to find a resolution before the tournament starts in February.