Bangladesh has reportedly refused to send its team to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup starting February 7, citing geopolitical tensions. This follows a pattern of diplomatic issues impacting cricket schedules, including the 2023 Asia Cup and the 2023 World Cup. For the Asia Cup, a hybrid model was adopted where India played matches in Sri Lanka due to security concerns regarding Pakistan. The 2023 World Cup saw visa delays for Pakistani journalists and limited fan travel between the two nations.