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T20 WC: BCB wants to play in Sri Lanka, requests ICC to swap group

The New Indian Express Jeypore

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January 18, 2026

AFTER another day of discussion in Dhaka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to swap group that would allow them to play in Sri Lanka.

- SWAROOP SWAMINATHAN & FIROZ MIRZA @Chennai

The BCB apparently has been quiet adamant that they would not play in India because of security concerns to their players and fans, and as reported by this newspaper on Wednesday, is more inclined towards playing in Sri Lanka.

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