, Jan. 22 -- The Bangladesh government has officially confirmed that the national cricket team will not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, citing 'genuine security risks' amidst a volatile regional political climate.

The announcement made by the Sports Adviser, Asif Nazrul, on Thursday, effectively defies the ultimatum set by the International Cricket Council (ICC) just a day earlier.

Speaking to the media, the Sports Adviser made it clear that the safety of the delegation is non-negotiable.

"Bangladesh is not travelling to India to play the World Cup due to the security risk-this is a decision made by the Bangladesh government. No other entity has any rights to take this decision," he said.

This statement overrides the B...