Bangladesh Requests Group Swap with Ireland to Shift T20 World Cup Matches to Sri Lanka

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to swap its Group C placement with Ireland's Group B in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, aiming to relocate its matches from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns. Bangladesh's matches are currently scheduled in Kolkata and Mumbai, while Ireland's are set in Sri Lanka. Cricket Ireland and the ICC have assured that Ireland's schedule will remain unchanged. Discussions between BCB and ICC remain ongoing without resolution as the tournament approaches.