DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reaffirmed its choice to not ship its workforce to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, citing safety issues and authorities directions.
The BCB issued an announcement following a gathering with an Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) delegation in Dhaka.
Throughout the discussions, the BCB reiterated its formal request to maneuver Bangladesh’s matches to a impartial venue, citing security and logistical issues.
The assembly was described as constructive, cordial, {and professional}, with each side overtly exchanging views on related points.
The ICC delegation included Gururav Sixena, Basic Supervisor of Occasions and Company Communications, and Andrew Effergrove, Basic Supervisor of the Integrity Unit. Sixena participated on-line as a result of visa delays.
The BCB additionally highlighted current incidents, together with India’s habits in the course of the Below-19 World Cup, the place the Indian captain refused to shake arms with the Bangladeshi captain, as a part of the continued tensions influencing their stance.
Each the BCB and ICC agreed to proceed negotiations on the matter, together with the potential for transferring Bangladesh to a different group for logistical causes.
