Scotland’s cricket team is set to step in for Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka starting February 7. The decision came after Bangladesh expressed reluctance to travel to India due to security concerns, leading the ICC to consider Scotland as a replacement.
Bangladesh had requested a venue change to Sri Lanka citing strained relations with India, but the ICC affirmed that the tournament will proceed as planned, with Bangladesh’s matches still in India. This move follows the BCCI instructing Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman for the IPL 2026 amid political tensions.
Scotland, the highest-ranked team not initially qualified for the tournament, will now compete in Group C during the preliminary stage. Their fixtures include matches against West Indies, Italy, and England in Kolkata, with a final group game against Nepal in Mumbai on February 17.
