The T20 World Cup 2026 will be remembered not just for India's victory but also for the exclusion of Bangladesh, which allowed Scotland to compete. This decision stemmed from the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to move their matches from India to Sri Lanka due to safety concerns following the removal of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders. Tamim Iqbal, recently appointed head of the interim BCB, expressed his disappointment in an interview, stating that the previous administration mishandled the situation and that the ICC was lenient, leaving room for a resolution. He recalled the struggles of the 1996-97 ICC trophy qualification, emphasizing the importance of dialogue in cricket. On his relationship with the BCCI, Tamim noted his good rapport with president Mithun Manhas and assured that security conditions in Bangladesh are excellent for hosting Indian teams, suggesting that a bilateral series could strengthen ties between the two boards.