India, Jan. 22 -- Bangladesh's standoff over the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is moving from boardrooms to the dressing room, with government officials now stepping in to address players directly.

The immediate risk is stark: Bangladesh have been given a 24-hour deadline to confirm participation in the India-hosted tournament, failing which the ICC is expected to replace them.

Bangladesh government's sports advisor Asif Nazrul is set to meet the national cricketers at 3PM at Hotel InterContinental, in a session designed to brief the squad on the government's position and to hear the players' views. Cricbuzz reported that the meeting is also expected to discuss possible steps to resolve the crisis.

At the heart of the dispute is Banglad...