"The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refused to play its four group-stage fixtures in India, citing safety and security concerns for its players, and asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate the fixtures to co-hosts Sri Lanka for the upcoming tournament. With cricket's governing body expected to rule on the impasse imminently, an official from the Bangladeshi government stated that they would not be pressured into changing their stance."
"The last round of talks between the BCB and the ICC failed to reach any deal to end the impasse, amid reports that Bangladesh had been told to agree to play in India by Wednesday or risk being kicked out of the tournament. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly put its weight behind Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India and has written to the ICC to consider the ongoing political turmoil in the region before reaching a conclusion."
Bangladesh has refused to play its four group-stage T20 World Cup fixtures in India, citing safety and security concerns for players. The Bangladesh Cricket Board asked the International Cricket Council to relocate those fixtures to co-host Sri Lanka. Government adviser Asif Nazrul said Bangladesh would not be forced to play in India under illogical pressure or unreasonable coercion. Recent talks between the BCB and the ICC failed to resolve the impasse, amid reports Bangladesh was told to agree to play in India or risk expulsion. The Pakistan Cricket Board has written to the ICC supporting Bangladesh's stance given regional political turmoil.
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