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Scotland to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup: ICC

Published: 24 Jan 2026 - 05:26 pm | Last Updated: 24 Jan 2026 - 05:27 pm
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New Delhi, India: Scotland will replace Bangladesh at next month's T20 World Cup, cricket's governing body said Saturday.

"Scotland has been called up to take Bangladesh's place in Group C, joining England, Italy, Nepal and the West Indies," the International Cricket Council (ICC) said.

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