Scotland may replace Bangladesh over India security concerns
ICC to replace Bangladesh with Scotland if security fears persist
Islamabad: (Web Desk) – The International Cricket Council (ICC) board has decided that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the upcoming tournament if Bangladesh continues to refuse to play in India due to security concerns.
The decision was taken during the ICC board meeting on Wednesday, where the majority of directors voted in favor of including an alternate team if Bangladesh withdrew. Out of 15 directors present, only Pakistan supported the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
The meeting was convened following a letter sent by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to the ICC and other cricket boards on Tuesday, expressing support for Bangladesh’s stance.
All full-member directors attended the meeting. Key attendees included ICC Chairman Jay Shah, BCB President Aminul Islam, BCCI Secretary Jayesh Sarin, Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, Cricket Australia Chairman Mike Baird, Zimbabwe Cricket President Tavengwa Mukuhlani, West Indies Cricket President Keshwar Shillo, Cricket Ireland Chairman Brian McNess, Cricket New Zealand representative Roger Twose, England & Wales Cricket Board Chairman Richard Thompson, Cricket South Africa representative Mohammed Mosaji, and Afghanistan Cricket Board Chairman Mirwais Ashraf.
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Additionally, associate member directors Mubashir Usmani and Mahinda Valiporm, ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta, ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja, and ICC General Manager Gurov Saxena participated. ICC Anti-Corruption Unit head Andrew Afregro was also present, having recently met with the BCB in Dhaka to address security concerns.
The ICC board’s decision ensures that the tournament schedule can proceed smoothly, even if Bangladesh opts out over safety issues.
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