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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 BCB refuses India venues for T20 WC 2026 over security
- 2🏆 ICC official misses meeting due to Bangladesh visa delay
- 3💡 Three weeks left; no resolution despite Saturday talks
- 4🔮 Potential venue shifts loom for tournament schedule
"An ICC official from India could not attend the meeting in person due to a delay in getting the Bangladesh visa"
Tensions simmer as BCB and ICC remain locked in stalemate over Bangladesh's refusal to play 2026 T20 World Cup games in India, with just three weeks to kickoff.
Security fears have Bangladesh digging in their heels, despite Saturday's meeting in Dhaka. An ICC official from India missed it due to visa delays, stalling progress. BCB president Aminul Islam pushed for dialogue, but no breakthrough yet.
Visa Snags Fuel Impasse
The row echoes deeper Indo-Bangla strains, with BCB firm on avoiding India travel. ICC sources hint at venue shifts, but time's ticking for co-hosts. Tournament schedules hang in balance, testing cricket diplomacy.
"We will continue engaging in constructive dialogue on this matter."
As fans eye the marquee clashes, resolution feels urgent—India-Pak rivalry awaits, but Bangladesh's stance could reshape the World Cup.
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