T20 World Cup 2026 Twist: Scotland Replaces Bangladesh in Historic ICC Decision

T20 World Cup 2026 Twist: Scotland Replaces Bangladesh in Historic ICC Decision

A massive cricket shake-up ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup: ICC has officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland. Bangladesh declined to participate in the India-hosted event; despite a 24-hour ultimatum, the deadline expired on January 24, paving the way for Scotland.

Scotland now joins Group C, starting against West Indies on February 7 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Fixtures follow: Italy on February 9 and England on February 14, ending with Nepal on February 17 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Scotland earned this via strong recent showings—third in their 2024 T20 World Cup group (edged by England’s run rate) and stunning West Indies in 2022. Ranked 14th by ICC, expectations are high for another upset run.

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