Dubai hosted pivotal talks among ICC, PCB, and BCB, resulting in a penalty-free outcome for Bangladesh’s exclusion from the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. Discussions delved into tournament logistics and South Asia’s cricketing roadmap.
Reaffirming BCB’s stature as a full member with a storied legacy, ICC vowed to sustain momentum in Bangladesh’s dynamic cricket landscape, boasting over 200 million enthusiasts.
The global body committed to mitigating any adverse impacts from the team’s absence, ensuring uninterrupted progress. Consensus reached: zero penalties of any nature for BCB.
Access to DRC remains open under ICC rules. ICC’s stance embodies neutrality, channeling efforts into collaborative growth rather than retribution.
A key pact stipulates Bangladesh hosting an ICC tournament before the 2031 World Cup, per established timelines and standards. This validates BCB’s readiness and amplifies ICC’s pledge to elevate local cricket through premium opportunities.
Sanjog Gupta, ICC CEO, called the omission unfortunate yet inconsequential to long-term ties, focusing on empowering stakeholders for enduring development, talent nurturing, and fan engagement.
Unified in purpose, the boards aim for perpetual engagement to uphold cricket’s integrity and cohesion across the cricketing fraternity.