Cricket in Crisis: Bangladesh Faces 24-Hour Deadline or World Cup Exit
Cricket is in the middle of its biggest drama in years. With just two weeks until the 2026 T20 World Cup kicks off on 7 February, a serious row has broken out between the International Cricket Council and the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Bangladesh has refused to play their group matches in India, citing security concerns and diplomatic tensions. They've asked for their games to be moved to Sri Lanka instead. The ICC has firmly rejected this, insisting their independent security checks show "no credible threat" to players or fans in India.
Now the ICC has issued a stark ultimatum: Bangladesh has 24 hours to confirm they'll take part. If they don't, they'll be kicked out of the tournament and replaced by Scotland.
This is a huge moment for cricket. Over the next day, Bangladesh must decide whether to compete or risk being thrown out of one of the sport's biggest events. Whatever happens, the fallout will be felt long after the tournament ends. For now, the cricket world waits.