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Bangladesh approves shooting team India tour, days after T20 World Cup ban

Bangladesh approves shooting team India tour, days after T20 World Cup ban

Summary

Bangladesh has approved its shooting team to travel to India for the Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi. This decision follows the Bangladesh cricket team's refusal to play in India due to safety worries, leading to their removal from the T20 World Cup.

Key Facts

  • Bangladesh's shooting team will compete in the Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi.
  • The Bangladesh cricket team was replaced by Scotland in the T20 World Cup due to safety concerns about traveling to India.
  • The T20 World Cup takes place from February 7 to March 8.
  • The International Cricket Council rejected Bangladesh's request to play matches in Sri Lanka instead of India.
  • The National Rifle Association of India confirmed Bangladesh's shooting team will participate.
  • This shooting event is scheduled from February 2 to 14 in New Delhi.
  • Bangladesh's shooting team did not request extra security for their visit.

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