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Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup hangs in the balance after a government-backed refusal to play matches in India, prompting an ICC warning of possible replacement.

Pap Gaye scored in extra time as Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1–0 in the African Nations Cup final, securing their second continental title.

The ICC has given Bangladesh until January 21 to confirm participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, rejecting requests to move matches out of India.

Bangladesh’s refusal to play in India and the rejection of its World Cup proposal signal a crossroads for the country's cricketing relations and leadership.

Bangladeshi cricketers have warned they will boycott the BPL and all cricket unless BCB director M Nazmul Islam resigns over remarks they call offensive.