Bangladesh to host ICC event before 2031; no sanctions on BCB for T20 World Cup absence
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Bangladesh will host an ICC event prior to the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2031, subject to the usual hosting processes, timelines and operational requirements.This comes after ICC's meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The cricket council also added that no financial, sporting or administrative penalty will be imposed on Bangladesh Cricket Board due to the team’s absence from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.ICC emphasised that Bangladesh remains a valued "full member of the global governing body for cricket." ICC said it works to ensure the South Asian nation's non-participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup will not have any long-term effects on cricket in the country, with over 200 million fans.BCB also retains the right to approach the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) as per current ICC regulations.ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said: “Bangladesh’s absence from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is regrettable, but it does not alter the ICC’s enduring commitment to Bangladesh as a core cricketing nation. Our focus continues to be on working closely with key stakeholders including BCB to ensure the sport grows sustainably in the country and that future opportunities for its players and fans are strengthened. Bangladesh remains a priority cricket ecosystem deserving of long-term investment in its development, competitiveness and global integration, and is not defined by short-term disruptions.”Pakistan to boycott India match, but will play in ICC T20 World Cup 2026ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Bangladesh will host an ICC event prior to the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2031, subject to the usual hosting processes, timelines and operational requirements.
This comes after ICC's meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
The cricket council also added that no financial, sporting or administrative penalty will be imposed on Bangladesh Cricket Board due to the team’s absence from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
ICC emphasised that Bangladesh remains a valued "full member of the global governing body for cricket." ICC said it works to ensure the South Asian nation's non-participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup will not have any long-term effects on cricket in the country, with over 200 million fans.
BCB also retains the right to approach the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) as per current ICC regulations.
ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said: “Bangladesh’s absence from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is regrettable, but it does not alter the ICC’s enduring commitment to Bangladesh as a core cricketing nation. Our focus continues to be on working closely with key stakeholders including BCB to ensure the sport grows sustainably in the country and that future opportunities for its players and fans are strengthened. Bangladesh remains a priority cricket ecosystem deserving of long-term investment in its development, competitiveness and global integration, and is not defined by short-term disruptions.”
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