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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Bangladeshi authorities have announced a boycott of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stating that they will not travel to India to participate under the current schedule. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected Bangladesh’s request to move their fixtures out of India, stating that there is no credible threat and that altering the tournament schedule so close to the start would set a problematic precedent.
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A boycott would mean that Bangladeshi players would lose out on match fees, tournament bonuses, and prize money tied to participation in the T20 World Cup, one of the richest events on the international cricket calendar. By withdrawing, the BCB would forfeit the ICC’s participation fee of USD 500,000, roughly amounting to Rs 5 crore INR, which is 6.67 crore BD Taka.
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If Bangladesh does not participate, broadcasters and sponsors in markets where Tigers games would have attracted significant viewership (especially in the Indian subcontinent) could see reduced audience engagement, which in turn lowers potential broadcast revenue linked directly to Bangladesh’s presence and fan following. Former players and commentators have highlighted that the lack of TV coverage for Bangladesh matches means less advertising and sponsor value.
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Players’ Lost Match Fees and Bonuses: While the BCB’s institutional revenue is reportedly protected under ICC financial arrangements through 2027, individual players would lose match fees and performance-linked payments earned during World Cup matches if Bangladesh does not play.
Board’s Official Position on Loss: BCB officials, including the finance committee chairman, have publicly stated that the board itself would not suffer financial loss if Bangladesh withdraws, asserting that most revenue streams are fixed under existing ICC agreements. However, this does not account for potential indirect impacts such as sponsorship values or future bilateral schedules.
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