Summary
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has turned down Bangladesh's request to move their T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka. Bangladesh wanted to change locations due to safety concerns amid tensions with India, but the ICC decided not to alter the schedule.
Key Facts
- The ICC rejected Bangladesh's request to relocate their T20 World Cup games from India to Sri Lanka.
- Bangladesh cited safety concerns and growing tensions with India as reasons for their request.
- Indian media mentioned that Bangladesh was warned to accept playing in India or risk being excluded from the tournament.
- The ICC stated that changing the schedule so close to the event was not feasible.
- The T20 World Cup is set to start on 7 February.
- Bangladesh's team is scheduled to play all four of their group matches in India.
- Pakistan's matches will be played in Sri Lanka due to tensions with India.
- Bangladesh's participation in the tournament is still uncertain according to their captain, Litton Das.
