Will Bangladesh Telecast T20 World Cup 2026 After Recent Controversy?

The upcoming T20 World Cup has been making headlines but for all the wrong reasons. The ongoing controversy between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has shaken the cricket universe after the former informed the governing body that they won't be travelling to India for the T20 World Cup.

However, cricket fans in Bangladesh are now wondering if the tournament will be telecast live in the nation or not. It will be huge if the Bangladesh government does not allow the tournament to be broadcast in their country.

Will Bangladesh Telecast T20 World Cup 2026?

The participation of the Bangladesh cricket team, one of the best cricket teams in the world, in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 is still uncertain amidst the ongoing BCB ICC controversy. However, fans in Bangladesh must be wondering - ‘Will Bangladesh broadcast T20 World Cup 2026?’

Fortunately, the viewers in Bangladesh will be able to enjoy the tournament live as it will be telecast on television. There are no reports regarding Bangladesh banning the T20 World Cup telecast or live streaming in the nation yet, which means that the tournament can be watched live.

Earlier, the Bangladesh government took a harsh decision recently by banning the broadcast of one of the biggest cricket leagues in the world, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, in the country as a response to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to pull Mustafizur Rahman out of the tournament.

The BCCI asked Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur, who was recently signed by the franchise during the IPL 2026 mini auction. The Indian cricket board took the decision after the brutal lynching of a Hindu citizen, Dipu Chandra Das, recently, which was strongly criticized on social media, especially by Indian users. A lot of people and influential personalities in India asked the government to cut ties with Bangladesh.

Latest Updates in ICC-BCB Controversy

The BCB confirmed on January 22, 2026 that they won't be travelling to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup as they were denied permission from the government. BCB President Aminul Islam and Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul interacted with the media recently and confirmed that they stay firm with their decision but will make a last effort with the ICC to resolve the issue.

Bangladesh have been constantly requesting the ICC to move its fixtures from India to Sri Lanka, citing safety concerns and political tensions between the two neighboring countries. However, the cricket governing body has refused their request, which has raised concerns regarding Bangladesh's participation in the major T20 event.