The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially removed Bangladesh from the 2026 T20 World Cup. Scotland will take their place in the tournament after a dramatic standoff between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the global governing body.
A Firm Stance
The change follows the BCB’s refusal to travel to India for the event. Bangladesh officials cited security risks and asked the ICC to move their matches to Sri Lanka. However, the ICC board rejected the request. They stated that security plans in India are sufficient for all teams. When Bangladesh missed a final 24-hour deadline to confirm their travel, the ICC activated its backup plan.
Scotland Steps Up
Scotland earns the spot as the highest-ranked team that had not qualified. They will now join Group C. This group includes heavyweights England and the West Indies, as well as Nepal and Italy. While Scotland missed out in the regional qualifiers, they now have a second chance on the world stage.
Group C Teams (Updated): England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, Italy.
Looking Ahead
The tournament starts on February 7. Scotland players have already begun their final preparations for the trip to India. Fans in Scotland are excited about this sudden opportunity. Meanwhile, the ICC may still take disciplinary action against the BCB for withdrawing so close to the opening match.
