India, Jan. 24 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has removed Bangladesh from the upcoming T20 World Cup after the country refused to travel to India amid strained bilateral ties, media reports said.

The global cricket body has named Scotland as Bangladesh's replacement for the tournament, which begins on February 7, sources told NDTV.

The development comes days after the ICC rejected Bangladesh's proposal to shift their matches to Sri Lanka, the co-host of the event.

"An email was sent last evening to the BCB chairman informing him that the board failed to officially respond within the 24-hour deadline given to confirm participation in India. As a result, a decision has been taken," an ICC source told NDTV on condition of anon...