Summary
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided not to play their T20 World Cup matches in India because of security worries. They made this decision even though the International Cricket Council (ICC) asked them to reconsider since the tournament schedule is already set. Bangladesh wants the ICC to move their matches to another country.
Key Facts
- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cited security concerns for not playing T20 World Cup matches in India.
- The T20 World Cup is planned to take place from February 7 to March 8 and is organized by India and Sri Lanka.
- Bangladesh was set to play three group matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai.
- The BCB asked the ICC to move their matches outside of India.
- ICC has already announced the tournament schedule and asked Bangladesh to reconsider its decision.
- The decision follows tensions due in part to the Bangladesh fast bowler's removal from an Indian Premier League team.
- Earlier, Bangladesh stopped broadcasting the IPL because of the situation.
- Discussions between the BCB and the ICC will continue to find a solution.
