New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to announce a replacement for Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 any time soon, as uncertainty continues over Dhaka's participation in the tournament.
Scotland have emerged as the likely replacement, as per media reports, following Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India citing security concerns - a stance that has remained unchanged despite multiple rounds of discussions and alternative arrangements being explored.
The standoff traces back nearly three weeks to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asking IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to drop Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad, a move that triggered a wider impasse b...