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.