ICC asks BCB to play in India during video conference

Sports Desk
The BCB held a video conference with the ICC, adamant on not going to India to play the T20 World Cup. In this meeting, the ICC requested the BCB to go to India to play the World Cup.

The incident took place during a video conference held between the BCB and the ICC this afternoon. The BCCI had ordered IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman from their team due to the prevailing political tension between the two countries. In view of this, the BCB requested the ICC to shift their matches to co-hosts Sri Lanka, excluding India, citing security concerns. This has raised questions about Bangladesh’s participation in the World Cup.

BCB was represented in the video conference by President Aminul Islam Bulbul, Vice-Presidents Shakawat Hossain and Faruk Ahmed, and Cricket Governing Committee Chairman and Director Nazmul Abedin and CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury.

“During the discussions, the BCB reiterated its position on the decision not to travel to India, citing security concerns. The board also reiterated its request to the ICC to consider moving Bangladesh’s matches outside India,” the BCB said in a statement.

The statement further said, “The ICC noted that the tournament schedule has already been announced and requested the BCB to reconsider their position. However, the board’s position remains unchanged. Both parties have agreed to continue discussions to find possible solutions.”

It added, “BCB is committed to the safety of its players, officials and staff and is working constructively with the ICC to resolve this matter.”

Earlier, sports advisor Asif Nazrul had stressed several times that Bangladesh was not ready to travel to India to play the World Cup.