ICC is set to contact Scotland as Bangladesh missed a 24-hour deadline to confirm travel for the T20 World Cup 2026, putting their tournament participation in serious doubt.
The International Cricket Council(ICC) is preparing to proceed without Bangladesh at the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board failed to respond within a 24-hour deadline. The delay has opened the door for Scotland to step in as a replacement.
As per Cricbuzz, the ICC asked the BCB to clearly confirm whether the team would travel to India for the tournament. The deadline passed without any official reply reaching the ICC headquarters in Dubai, despite internal discussions continuing in Dhaka.
The ICC’s position is now straightforward. A confirmation from Bangladesh would have resolved the issue. Silence triggers the replacement process, with Scotland next in line. Reports suggest the ICC has already completed internal approvals and is ready to act quickly.
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In other news, Bangladesh maintained their stance through Thursday, January 22, and refused to travel to India for the T20 World Cup. Sports advisor Asif Nazrul publicly confirmed that the decision came from the state, not the cricket board. He said ICC assurances did not carry enough weight, as the council does not control national security. He also pointed to past incidents that raised doubts about player protection.
The ICC is now working through replacement steps, timelines, and logistics. Scotland stands ready for a sudden call-up. For Bangladesh, missing the tournament could carry lasting consequences.
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