Bangladesh’s request to maneuver T20 World Cup video games rejected by ICC

Bangladesh’s request to maneuver their matches from India at subsequent month’s T20 World Cup have been rejected by the International Cricket Council.

Bangladesh requested for his or her video games to be switched from India citing security issues amid rising tensions between the nations, and demanded to play them in Sri Lanka, which is co-hosting the event, as a substitute.

Indian media reported that Bangladesh had been informed to comply with play in India by Wednesday or threat being kicked out of the event.

“It was not feasible to make changes so close to the tournament and that altering the schedule under the circumstances, in the absence of any credible security threat, could set a precedent that would jeopardise the sanctity of future ICC events,” governing physique the ICC stated in a press release on Wednesday.

The T20 World Cup begins on 7 February.

Bangladesh are resulting from play all 4 of their group-stage matches in India, together with on the opening day towards West Indies and towards England in Kolkata on 14 February.

All of Pakistan’s matches can be performed in Sri Lanka due to the tensions with India.

Bangladesh captain Litton Das informed reporters after a home match on Tuesday that it was nonetheless “uncertain” whether or not they may participate within the event.