"Cricket authorities in Bangladesh have agreed to work closely with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to resolve security concerns regarding their team's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will cooperate with the tournament's organisers in order to ensure the country's participation, it said in a statement on Wednesday, three days after saying its men's team will not travel to the neighbouring country."
"The ICC has conveyed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address the concerns, and has assured that the board's inputs will be welcomed and duly considered as part of the detailed security planning for the event, the BCB's statement said. The BCB will continue constructive engagement with the ICC and relevant event authorities in a cooperative and professional manner to arrive at an affable and practical solution."
"Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India stemmed from a recent controversy, when its star fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dropped by his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders at the directive of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It led to an outcry from cricket fans and administrators in Bangladesh, urging the BCB to take reciprocal action."
Bangladesh Cricket Board will cooperate with the International Cricket Council and tournament organisers to resolve security concerns and ensure the team's participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The ICC has welcomed BCB inputs and offered detailed security planning collaboration. The BCB said it will maintain constructive, cooperative engagement with relevant event authorities to find an affable, practical solution for smooth participation. A virtual meeting occurred after Bangladesh requested a venue change because all group matches were scheduled in India. The refusal followed controversy over Mustafizur Rahman being dropped by his IPL franchise at the BCCI's directive, prompting calls for reciprocal action.
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