Know the consequences Bangladesh can face if they skip T20 World Cup 2026

The final verdict on the participation of the Bangladesh cricket team in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 has arrived. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has removed the team from the tournament. Which means Bangladesh is no longer eligible for taking part in the T20 World Cup 2026. 

In place of Bangladesh, Scotland will join Group C in the contest. Now, the question is, what will be the consequences for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as they are not going to play the elite tournament?

The Bangladesh cricket board and their national team may have to cross some bumpy roads ahead. Their decision not to travel to India, citing 'safety and security' concerns, has damaged the situation between India and Bangladesh. BCB will lose a significant amount of revenues for not taking part in the T20 World Cup 2026.

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As the Bangladesh Cricket Board did not want to send the team to India, will the BCCI send the Indian cricket team to Bangladesh? India is scheduled to tour Bangladesh in August-September, which is now uncertain. If Team India refuses to travel to Bangladesh, then that will have a huge effect on the Bangladesh Cricket Board. They can lose a huge amount of money if the Bangladesh vs India series does not take place.

These consequences Bangladesh can in the near future

Additionally, other income sources of BCB are also likely to be hit for not participating in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. According to the media reports, the total income of the Bangladesh Cricket Board can drop by 60 percent or even more than that.

The board officials also may have to deal with sponsorship issues as well. It will also be interesting to see whether the ICC can take any further steps against Bangladesh. In the near future, the reputation and revenue of Bangladesh cricket can be damaged by a significant margin.