ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland in 2026 T20 World Cup Following Security Refusal
Summary
The ICC has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the 2026 T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to travel to India citing security concerns, prompting dispute resolution actions and reshuffling of match schedules involving Nepal.
Key Points
- ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the 2026 T20 World Cup due to Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India over security concerns.
- The ICC Board held an emergency meeting and voted to replace Bangladesh if they did not play as scheduled in India.
- Bangladesh's cricket board plans to take the dispute to the ICC Dispute Resolution Committee, contesting the decision.
- Nepal's scheduled match against Bangladesh in the tournament will now be played against Scotland instead.
