An independent agency engaged by the ICC concluded that the overall security risk for the Litton Das-led side is minimal. The team’s risk in India has been assessed as normal, consistent with what is expected for any ICC event involving any team.
A senior source familiar with the matter said to Cricbuzz, “ICC’s independent risk assessments, carried out by internationally recognised security experts, do not conclude that Bangladesh cannot play its scheduled matches in India.”
The overall tournament risk in India has been rated low to moderate, similar to other major global sporting events.
Sources noted that while ICC is aware of recent statements from Bangladesh officials regarding potential security threats, there is no evidence of any direct danger to Bangladesh players in Kolkata and Mumbai, where the team is scheduled to play four league games.
Details of the ICC’s security assessment, which were shared with the BCB last week, came to light following remarks by Bangladesh Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul on Monday, in which he suggested that the assessment highlighted three challenges for Bangladesh playing their 2026 T20 World Cup matches in India.
Contrary to those claims, the ICC has not set any conditions regarding team selection, fan behaviour, or domestic political processes. Reports suggesting that Mustafizur Rahman should be excluded or that fans should avoid wearing the national jersey are incorrect.
The ICC does not interfere in player selection or supporter conduct for security reasons.
However, BCB clarified that the ICC’s security assessment was not a formal response to Bangladesh’s request to relocate their World Cup fixtures outside India.
