Bangladesh T20 World Cup row LIVE Updates: The BCB’s last-ditch appeal to the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Committee was rejected under ICC rules, paving the way for Scotland to replace Bangladesh at the World Cup.

A desperate Bangladesh Cricket Board has written to the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) of ICC requesting it to overturn the governing body's decision to hold the national men's team's T20 World Cup games in India but its appeal won't be heard as it is outside the remit of the sub-committee.

The International Cricket Council’s Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) has declined to hear Bangladesh’s appeal against the decision to stage the national men’s team’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India, leaving the door open for Scotland to replace them if the standoff persists.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially missed ICC’s 24-hour ultimatum, effectively sealing their exit from 2026 T20 World Cup, Cricbuzz reported. As of January 23, 2026, the governing body is moving forward with plans to invite Scotland as a replacement side for the marquee event set to begin next month.

The T20 World Cup has descended into crisis after Bangladesh doubled down on a threat to refuse to play their matches in India.

A defiant Bangladesh on Thursday refused to send its national cricket team for next month's T20 World Cup in India after the ICC rejected its demand for a change of venue.