The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Bangladesh will directly participate in the 2028 T20 World Cup. Although Bangladesh opted out of the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup due to security concerns, its ranking position ensures automatic qualification for the next edition. The ICC stated that the top eight teams from the 2026 Super Eight stage, along with the host nation and the next three highest-ranked teams, will qualify directly, making a total of twelve teams.

The 2026 Super Eight teams include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, West Indies, England, South Africa, and New Zealand. Australia and New Zealand will co-host the 2028 tournament, with Australia joining as host since New Zealand already qualified through the Super Eight. The remaining three spots go to the highest-ranked teams outside the top nine, currently Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Ireland. As no matches are scheduled before March 9, rankings will remain unchanged, confirming Bangladesh’s place.

This decision secures Bangladesh’s return to the global stage in 2028, maintaining its presence among the top cricketing nations.