BCB Writes Second Letter to ICC: Demands Dispute Resolution Over T20 World Cup in India

The standoff over Bangladesh’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continued on Thursday, with reports indicating that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has made a fresh approach to the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the tournament scheduled to be hosted in India later this year.

According to media reports, the BCB has sent a second letter to the ICC, requesting that the issue be referred to the governing body’s Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC). While reiterating its commitment to participating in the global event, the BCB has maintained its position that the national team will not travel to India for the tournament, despite the ICC having earlier cleared the host nation on security and safety grounds.

The board’s latest communication reportedly seeks a formal mechanism to address its concerns, even as it publicly states that it does not intend to boycott the competition itself. The BCB has emphasised that its reservations are specific to the venue and not the tournament, underscoring a desire to find an alternative arrangement within the ICC framework.

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Significantly, reports have also revealed that Bangladesh’s players were willing and prepared to play the T20 World Cup matches in India. However, the decision to withdraw from the Indian leg of the tournament was allegedly taken at the administrative level, with the BCB acting in consultation with the Bangladesh government, leaving players out of the decision-making process.

The ICC has so far not issued an official response to the latest correspondence but is expected to examine the matter closely, given the potential implications for the tournament’s schedule and logistics. Any decision involving the DRC could set an important precedent for handling disputes between member boards and host nations.

As the situation develops, uncertainty remains over Bangladesh’s final participation plan, with the ICC under pressure to balance player safety assurances, tournament integrity, and the concerns raised by one of its full member boards ahead of the marquee global event.

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