T20 World Cup 2026: If Bangladesh withdraws, will Scotland get a chance?

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has made it clear that they will not play T20 World Cup matches in India, citing security reasons. They requested that their matches be moved to Sri Lanka, but the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected this proposal. Although the 24-hour deadline given to them to make a final decision has passed, there is still no official response from Bangladesh.

These developments have led to reports that Bangladesh might withdraw from the tournament. If this happens, it appears that the Scotland team could get a chance based on their rankings. According to the schedule, Bangladesh is supposed to play four group stage matches in India. However, the ICC has not yet made an official announcement regarding these changes. Sports circles believe that clarity on this matter is likely to emerge soon.