Published: Jan 11, 2026, 07:30 PM (IST)
Edited: Jan 11, 2026, 07:30 PM (IST)
A big update on Bangladesh’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. After the controversy of releasing star bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL 2026. Bangladesh team refused to tour India for the Men’s T20 World Cup and urged ICC to shift their matches to Sri Lanka.
However, ICC made a bold remarks and clearly stated that whether play in India or lose the points in the tournament. There’s a major update on Bangladesh’s participation as Pakistan has now entered in the controversy and makes a big offer to Bangladesh to host their matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
According to a Geo News report, PCB sources have stated that if Sri Lankan venues are unavailable, Pakistani venues are an option. The source stated that Pakistan could easily host Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2025 matches, and all scheduled venues in the country are ready to host the matches.
Bangladesh is scheduled to play its first three group-stage matches in Kolkata, while its final group match is scheduled for Mumbai. However, the Bangladesh team does not want to tour India.
Last year, the Pakistan Cricket Board hosted the Champions Trophy. In addition, matches of the ICC Women’s Qualifier 2025 were also played in Pakistan.
The controversy began with the release of Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL. Following protests in India following violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, the BCCI asked KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman, who was purchased by KKR for ₹9.20 crore in the IPL auction. KKR released Mustafizur Rahman following the BCCI’s directive, prompting the Bangladesh Cricket Board to express displeasure. The Bangladesh Cricket Board not only refused to tour India for the T20 World Cup but also banned the broadcast of the IPL in the country.
