Following weeks of uncertainty, Bangladesh has confirmed it will not travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup. This decision likely opens the door for Scotland to take their place in the tournament. Citing security concerns, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move their matches from India to Sri Lanka, but the ICC declined to make any changes to the established schedule.

Beyond the sporting impact, missing the T20 World Cup represents a massive financial blow for the BCB. Reports suggest that the board could lose approximately 60 percent of its annual revenue due to this withdrawal.

According to a PTI report, the financial hit amounts to roughly 27 million dollars or 240 crore rupees. This figure includes losses from broadcasting rights, sponsorship deals, and overall revenue for the fiscal year. Bangladesh was given until Thursday to finalize its decision on playing in India, but with the deadline passing without a change in stance, they have officially lost their spot. Scotland, being the next highest-ranked team, is expected to join the tournament starting February 7.