"The Bangladesh Cricket Board has remained firm in its stance to not play its T20 World Cup matches in India following a video conference with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The BCB reaffirmed its position regarding the decision not to travel to India, citing security concerns, the BCB said in a media release on Tuesday. The board also reiterated its request for the ICC to consider relocating Bangladesh's matches outside India."
"The BCB said its position remains unchanged despite the ICC highlighting the tournament itinerary has already been announced and requested the board to reconsider its stance. Both parties agreed that discussions will continue to explore possible solutions. The BCB remains committed to safeguarding the well-being of its players, officials and staff while engaging constructively with the ICC to address the matter."
"The T20 World Cup is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7-March 8. Bangladesh are scheduled to play three T20 World Cup group matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai. Bangladesh requested that the ICC shift its World Cup venue from India after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) instructed the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to remove Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from its squad for this year's tournament."
Bangladesh has refused to play its T20 World Cup matches in India and formally requested the ICC to relocate its fixtures because of player safety and security concerns. The Bangladesh Cricket Board reaffirmed the decision after a video conference with the ICC and issued a media release stating its stance remains unchanged. The ICC noted the tournament itinerary has already been announced and asked Bangladesh to reconsider, and both parties agreed to continue discussions to explore solutions. The T20 World Cup is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, with Bangladesh scheduled for matches in Kolkata and Mumbai. The relocation request followed the BCCI's removal of Mustafizur Rahman from an IPL squad and Bangladesh's subsequent ban on IPL broadcasts.
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