An International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation arrived in Bangladesh on January 16, 2026, to discuss the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) refusal to play the upcoming World Cup in India due to security concerns. The delegation is scheduled to meet BCB officials at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur to address the issue and seek a resolution after previous online meetings failed to produce a final decision.

BCB Director and Umpires Committee Chairman Ifthekhar Rahman Mithu told the media that the BCB president and vice president would attend the meeting, expressing hope for a positive outcome. He described the ICC visit as a good sign, noting that the matter had been at a standstill until now.

The ICC delegation will also meet with the Ministry of Youth and Sports to discuss the situation further. The discussions aim to determine the future of Bangladesh’s participation in the World Cup amid ongoing security concerns.