T20 WC standoff: BCB stays away, umpire stays on — B'desh official officiates IND-NZ ODI

Despite Bangladesh Cricket Board's refusal to send its team to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to security concerns, a Bangladeshi umpire is officiating in an ongoing ODI series on Indian soil. This highlights the ICC's independent appointment process for neutral match officials, even amidst strained bilateral relations.

T20 WC standoff: BCB stays away, umpire stays on — B'desh official officiates IND-NZ ODI
Despite Bangladesh Cricket Board's refusal to send its team to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to security concerns, a Bangladeshi umpire is officiating in an ongoing ODI series on Indian soil. This highlights the ICC's independent appointment process for neutral match officials, even amidst strained bilateral relations.