Bangladesh Replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup

Bangladesh have been replaced by Scotland at the upcoming T20 World Cup after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected their request to move matches to Sri Lanka. Bangladesh had raised security concerns, but the ICC said there was no credible threat.

After the rejection, Bangladesh decided to withdraw from the tournament. Scotland, next in line based on qualification rankings, accepted the chance to compete, giving them an unexpected opportunity on the world stage.

Analysts say the decision reflects the ICC’s commitment to keeping the tournament schedule intact and maintaining fairness for all teams. Authorities emphasized that safety assessments showed no need to change the venues.

The change has major implications for both teams. Bangladesh miss out on a key international event, while Scotland gains a chance to shine in a major tournament, highlighting the growing opportunities for associate nations in cricket.