BCB had sent a second letter to the ICC outlining its security concerns about sending the Bangladesh contingent to India, as the ICC had asked it to do in response to the board’s first letter seeking relocation.

Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul said today that it is impossible for Bangladesh team to visit India for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after receiving ICC security team’s letter.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul recently reiterated that the board will remain steadfast on its stance over the security of the Bangladesh contingent for the ICC T20 World Cup.

The tournament will begin on February 7.

Bangladesh batters rarely enjoy prolonged purple patches. Even those who appear in good touch often lose form ahead of major tournaments -- a concern long shared by fans and experts and recently voiced by the national team’s specialised batting coach Mohammad Ashraful during the T20I series against the West Indies last October.

On the question of whether Bangladesh would consider playing at an alternate venue in India, the BCB boss stressed that the decision ultimately rests with the government.

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam has come under heavy criticism after terming former national captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” in a social media post.

The board is now waiting for ICC's response, which could determine whether or not Bangladesh participate in the event, set to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday reiterated its concerns over the safety and security of the Bangladesh contingent in India and reaffirmed its stance of not sending the national team to the country for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, starting on February 7.

Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul reaffirmed on Wednesday that Bangladesh will not travel to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, reiterating the nation’s demand to have their matches relocated to co-host Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul said on Wednesday that the board will remain firm on its position over the security concerns of the Bangladesh contingent in terms of travelling to India for the ICC T20 World Cup.

Rejecting claims made in a news report on ESPNcricinfo of the International Cricket Council (ICC) issuing an ultimatum to the Bangladesh Cricket Board, the BCB has issued a statement regarding what has been communicated to it by cricket’s world body regarding the upcoming T20 World Cup.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday dismissed an ESPNcricinfo report claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) had rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift its T20 World Cup matches out of India due to security concerns.

The second-ranked T20I bowler in the world, Duffy claimed 81 international wickets across formats in the last calendar year.

Rohit Paudel will lead the side, continuing his rise as one of Nepal’s most composed and tactically astute batters.

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB's) plea to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate its ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches from India has sparked widespread speculation among officials, players, stakeholders and fans, with all pondering what will happen next.

Amid lingering uncertainty over Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the global tournament, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, with no major surprises.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday confirmed that it will not send the national team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, considering the safety and security of the Bangladesh contingent in India.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided not to send the national team to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, following a directors' meeting today, and has requested the ICC to change the venue.

Law and Sports Adviser of the interim government, Dr Asif Nazrul, has strongly protested the directive to remove Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on political grounds.