Pakistan Offers to Host Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Matches Amid India Concerns
The Pakistan Cricket Board has come forward. PCB has told ICC that if Bangladesh does not play in India, then its matches can be held in Pakistan.
New Delhi: Before the T20 World Cup 2026, Bangladesh Cricket Board has made it clear that it does not want to play its matches in India. The board says that in the current situation there is concern about the safety of the team. For this reason he has asked ICC to consider another option.
What has Pakistan offered?
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board has come forward. PCB has told ICC that if Bangladesh does not play in India, then its matches can be held in Pakistan. Pakistan says that it has big grounds like Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi ready, and if needed, arrangements can be made in short time.
How did this matter start?
This controversy intensified when Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dropped from the IPL team. After this, Bangladesh Cricket Board became angry and raised questions regarding the behavior and safety of the players. Gradually this issue was not limited to just IPL and reached World Cup matches.
What does Bangladesh Board want?
The demand of the board is clear. They want their matches to be held outside India. Earlier the name of Sri Lanka had come up, now Pakistan has also emerged as an option. Bangladesh Board says that the safety of the players is most important for them, they do not want to take any kind of risk.
What has been said by ICC?
The ICC has not yet given any final decision. The organization is talking to all the boards and trying to understand the situation. The challenge before the ICC is that the schedule of the tournament should not be disturbed and no team should be uncomfortable regarding security.
What impact can this have on the World Cup?
If Bangladesh's matches are shifted to Pakistan or any other country, the entire schedule may have to be changed. Plans related to stadium, tickets, travel and broadcast will also be affected.
At present, all eyes are on the ICC's decision. He will decide whether Bangladesh will play in India or its matches will be held in some other country.
