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Bangladesh T20 World Cup Absence Amid India Fall Out ‘Sad Moment’ for Cricket

On Saturday , organisers confirmed Scotland national cricket team replaced Bangladesh national cricket team in the 20-team T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to tour India over safety concerns.
After refusing to tour India, Bangladesh national cricket team asked to move matches to Sri Lanka but the International Cricket Council rejected the request citing the February 7, 2026 tournament start.
The International Cricketers' Association called Bangladesh's absence a sad moment and urged leaders to unite the sport, while Tom Moffat, World Cricketers' Association chief executive, highlighted problems with the game's operating model and poor player consultation.
Pakistan are set to play all their matches in Sri Lanka, but Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday their participation remained not confirmed, highlighting tensions in South Asian cricket.
With the tournament next month, stakeholders face pressure to address divisions in the sport after Bangladesh's absence from the T20 World Cup next month.

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