ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at 2026 T20 World Cup After Security Concerns

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the 2026 T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board declined to send its team to India due to security concerns. The decision came following weeks of negotiations and an emergency ICC board meeting, where the majority of members voted against changing the tournament schedule so close to the start of the event.

Bangladesh had requested to move its matches to Sri Lanka, but the proposal was not approved by its government, leaving the board with no alternative options. Given the lack of a feasible solution and the need to maintain the integrity of the tournament, the ICC ruled that replacing Bangladesh was the only practical course of action.

As a result, Scotland has been confirmed to take Bangladesh’s place in Group C matches in India, marking a significant opportunity for the Scottish team to compete on the global T20 stage. The decision underscores the ICC’s commitment to ensuring a smooth and fair tournament while addressing logistical and security challenges.