Cricket-ICC rejects Bangladesh demand to shift T20 World Cup matches outside India


NEW DELHI, Jan 21 (Reuters) - ‌The International Cricket Council on Wednesday rejected Bangladesh's demand to shift their matches ‌at next month's Twenty20 World Cup outside India, dismissing any security threat to ‌the team following political tensions between the South Asian neighbours.

Uncertainty loomed over the global showpiece after Bangladesh refused to tour India anddemanded to play their matches in Sri Lanka, which is co-hosting the tournament.

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