, Jan. 7 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday (January 07, 2026) dismissed media reports claiming it had received an ultimatum from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding its participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India, and said it will continue 'constructive engagement' with ICC for T20 World Cup solution.

In an official statement issued on Wednesday, the board termed such reports as 'completely false and unfounded,' clarifying that the communication received from the global body was cooperative in nature.

The clarification comes amidst a deepening diplomatic and sporting crisis triggered by the exclusion of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL, which led Bangladesh to request a venue change for their ...