New Delhi: There is uncertainty over whether the Bangladesh cricket team will be worldly-wise to play in the T20 World Cup 2026 or not. Tutorage Liton Das, while talking to the media without the BPL match, said that it is not unscratched for him to speak on this issue. He unmistakably denied it and said that the whole of Bangladesh is uncertain. ICC has given BCB time till January 21 to take the final decision. If Bangladesh does not play, then Scotland can take their place.
What did Liton Das say?
Speaking to reporters without the BPL eliminator, Litten answered questions on the pitch and preparation by asking, "Are you sure we are going to play the World Cup?" "From my side, I am uncertain. Everyone is uncertain. I think the whole of Bangladesh is uncertain at this time," he said. When asked well-nigh political tension or BCB's stand, he said, "It is not unscratched for me. No answer." He confirmed that BCB did not take opinions from the players.
What is the reason for the dispute?
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested the ICC to hold their group stage matches in Sri Lanka instead of India, citing security concerns. India and Sri Lanka are joint hosts. ICC did not winnow this demand without several meetings. Asif Nazrul, sports counselor to the Bangladesh government, said that the team will not go to India. BCB described ICC's conditions as "unfair". ICC asked for a visualization by January 21. If Bangladesh is out then Scotland can join based on ranking.
How is the condition of the players?
Litton said that the players did not know the group, venue or opposing teams. "We don't know which country we will go to or who we will play against." He said that there was no liaison with BCB. Players want time for mental preparation, but uncertainty remains. The World Cup is starting on 7th February.
Here is the T20 World Cup 2026 logo and graphic of India-Sri Lanka hosting.
What happened between BCB and ICC?
BCB talked to ICC several times but there was no solution. The Pakistan Cricket Board moreover supported Bangladesh and wrote a letter to ICC. Bangladesh government unmistakably said that it will not winnow ICC's conditions under pressure. BCCI was not named directly, but security concerns are related to India.
Why is this an important issue?
Bangladesh's sparsity in the T20 World Cup will be a big blow. Players are in uncertainty. A tutorage like Litton was wrung to speak. Political and security issues dominate cricket. ICC's visualization may come today (21 January 2026). Cricket fans waiting. The future of Bangladesh cricket is at stake.
