Bangladesh seeks ICC decision on moving T20 World Cup venues amid security fears
Bangladesh seeks ICC decision on moving T20 World Cup venues amid security fears
Bangladesh asks ICC to relocate T20 World Cup matches from India citing security concerns after Mustafizur Rahman's IPL exit; ICC response will shape next steps.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has formally asked the ICC to move Bangladesh's T20 World Cup fixtures out of India, citing security concerns after Mustafizur Rahman was released from the Kolkata Knight Riders during the IPL. The board says its next steps depend entirely on the ICC's reply.
Aminul Islam, the BCB president, explained that the decision followed two board meetings in which security remained the overriding concern. The letter to the ICC clearly stated what they want to address and emphasized that this is an ICC event, not a bilateral matter with India. They have emailed the ICC and are awaiting feedback, with plans for a meeting to express their concerns once a response is received.
Islam stressed that the BCB’s future course will hinge on the ICC’s response, underscoring that the process is ICC-led and not handled through the BCCI. The unfolding situation has put the multi-nation tournament's logistics in a precarious position, as organizers weigh security, travel, and venue viability ahead of a high-profile phase.
In short, the latest moves place the ball firmly in the ICC’s court, with the BCB seeking a relocation of matches and a clear signal on how the event will proceed under heightened security considerations.
