New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly dismissed as false the claim by Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul that it recognised Dhaka's security concerns about travelling to India for the T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh has been hesitant to tour India for the tournament starting on February 7 and has requested that its matches be shifted to co-host Sri Lanka due to security reasons. The issue drew attention after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was released from the IPL following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which referred to unspecified "developments" behind the decision.

"There has been an internal communication from ICC to BCB with regards to security in India. But what...