The T20 World Cup crisis deepens as the PCB writes to the ICC, echoing Bangladesh's stance against playing in India due to political turmoil. With the tournament's start date looming, the PCB's support for Bangladesh's position could significantly impact the tournament's scheduling. The ICC, however, remains steadfast, insisting on maintaining the original schedule and allowing Bangladesh to play in Sri Lanka, a co-host of the tournament. The BCB, with the Bangladesh government's backing, has steadfastly refused to travel to India for the group stage, citing security concerns. The PCB's late involvement in the matter, following a week of speculation, has raised eyebrows, but it's unclear if it will influence the ICC's stance. The stand-off began when the BCCI instructed Kolkata Knight Riders to remove Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for IPL 2026, citing deteriorating political ties between Bangladesh and India. This led to a player boycott in Bangladesh, affecting the ongoing BPL. The situation has escalated, with the BCB and players association reaching an agreement to call off the boycott, but the tension persists as the tournament deadline approaches.
