Alternate venues corresponding to Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram are being thought-about as a substitute
KARACHI:
The Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) is anticipated to reply this week to a proper request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to shift their T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka on account of safety considerations.
The request got here after Bangladesh tempo bowler Mustafizur Rahman was launched by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders following a suggestion from the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI), amid considerations over participant security.
Regardless of the request, sources recommend the ICC is unlikely to approve a transfer to Sri Lanka due to logistical challenges, with lower than 4 weeks to go earlier than the match begins on February 7.
Experiences from Cricbuzz, NDTV, and Enterprise Customary point out that whereas the ICC is contemplating alternate Indian venues, a full relocation of Bangladesh’s fixtures to Sri Lanka stays unlikely.
As an alternative, the ICC is reportedly exploring different venues inside India. Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram have emerged as potential fallback choices.
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Affiliation (TNCA) has indicated it might accommodate further matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium, citing the supply of eight ready pitches. The Kerala Cricket Affiliation (KCA) has additionally expressed willingness to host fixtures in Thiruvananthapuram.
Presently, Bangladesh’s group-stage matches are scheduled as follows:
vs West Indies – February 7, Kolkata
[vs Italy – February 9, Kolkata
vs England – February 14, Kolkata
