The International Cricket Council (ICC) has begun reviewing possible changes to the T20 World Cup schedule after Bangladesh formally declined to play its matches in India, citing security concerns, officials said on Monday.

According to Indian media reports, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has informed the ICC that it will not send its team to India for the tournament under the current circumstances.

A BCB spokesperson said the decision was taken due to security considerations and followed an emergency meeting of the board of directors held in consultation with the government. The move, the spokesperson added, was necessary to ensure the safety of players and team officials.

The BCB said that, given the prevailing situation, the Bangladesh team would not travel to India for the World Cup. It has formally requested the ICC to relocate Bangladesh’s matches to an alternative host country.

Sources said the ICC is now assessing potential changes to the tournament schedule and match venues in light of Bangladesh’s decision.

However, a final decision is expected at a later stage.

The development has introduced uncertainty into the World Cup planning, with officials working to accommodate logistical and security considerations while ensuring the smooth conduct of the tournament.