The refusal of the Bangladeshi cricket team to travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup is a significant commercial and atmospheric blow for the tournament’s co-host. Matches involving Bangladesh, particularly in neighboring venues like Kolkata, traditionally generate massive ticket sales and viewership across the subcontinent. Their absence strips the event of a passionate regional rivalry and millions of engaged viewers, impacting broadcast revenue and local excitement. For India, hosting a World Cup without a key neighbor diminishes the tournament's anticipated intensity and leaves a void that a replacement team like Scotland cannot commercially fill.
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