Kolkata /Mumbai, Jan. 5 -- Bangladesh on Sunday said it will not travel to India for next month's T20 World Cup, citing security concerns, and asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate its matches amid strained bilateral relations between the two countries. In a statement, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said it had decided not to send its team to India for the marquee tournament "following a thorough assessment of the prevailing situation and the growing concerns" over the safety of its contingent, adding that the decision was taken on the advice of the country's interim government. "BCB has formally requested the ICC, as the event authority, to consider relocating all of Bangladesh's matches to a venue outside India. to ensure that the team can participate in the tournament in a secure and appropriate environment," the statement, released after an emergency meeting of the BCB's 17-member board, said. The ICC did not officially respond, but an official told HT, on condition of anonymity, that it would deliberate on BCB's request. Sri Lanka is co-hosting the 20-team tournament with India. "The ICC will consider the request if that is the only resolution possible," the official said, adding that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) would be part of the discussions. BCB's decision came a day after three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their 2026 squad following instructions from BCCI. With his release, IPL 2026 will not feature any Bangladeshi players. htc...