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Scotland to Replace Bangladesh at ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed. This decision follows Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for the tournament due to security concerns, a stance the ICC rejected. Scotland was the next highest-ranked team not already qualified for the tournament.
Bangladesh’s Concerns and ICC’s Response
Bangladesh had requested that their matches be relocated from India to co-host Sri Lanka, citing growing tensions between the two countries as reported by BBC News. However, the ICC dismissed this request, stating there was no credible security threat to warrant the change. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) subsequently reaffirmed their position, leading to the ICC’s decision to find a replacement.
Scotland’s qualification and Readiness
Scotland, currently ranked 14th in the ICC T20 rankings according to the ICC website, was the logical choice as the highest-ranked team not already participating.The ICC has increasingly relied on rankings for discretionary decisions regarding tournament
