"Bangladesh have been replaced by Scotland in the T20 World Cup, which runs from February 7 to March 8, after they insisted they would not tour India, highlighting security concerns following soured political relations between the neighbours. list of 4 itemsend of list The International Cricket Council (ICC), citing independent security assessment reports, dismissed Bangladesh's demands to play their World Cup matches in Sri Lanka, the tournament cohosts, instead, arguing the late change in schedule was not feasible."
"The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) secretary-general, Pawan Singh, confirmed the shooting team's participation in India. Bangladesh's participation was confirmed a month ago. Our applications for clearances for all nations have been in process for almost three months, Singh told the Reuters news agency. We have to follow ISSF norms as a sport and comply with the IOC (International Olympic Committee) charter, and as NRAI, we have always received support from the government, he said, referring to the International Shooting Sport Federation."
Bangladesh's cricket team refused to tour India over safety concerns and lost its place at the Twenty20 World Cup, with Scotland replacing them. The ICC, citing independent security assessments, rejected requests to relocate Bangladesh's World Cup matches to cohost Sri Lanka because a late schedule change was not feasible. A three-member shooting contingent — Robiul Islam, coach Sharmin Akhter and jury member Saima Feroze — received Ministry of Youth and Sports approval to compete in New Delhi at the Asian Shooting Championships. The NRAI confirmed participation, said clearance applications had been in process for almost three months, and noted the contingent requested no extra security measures.
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