BCB’s Appeal Dismissed by ICC Dispute Resolution Committee
The BCB had approached the DRC seeking to move World Cup matches out of India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns. However, the ICC Board had previously rejected this demand through a vote where 14 out of 15 members—with the sole exception of Pakistan—voted in favor of keeping the tournament in India. To resolve this impasse, the BCB moved the Michael Bel-led DRC in England.
The committee's decision was based on Clause 1.3 of its Terms of Reference, which stipulates that the DRC lacks the authority to overturn or hear appeals against statutory rules or decisions made by the ICC Board. While the DRC is an independent body designed to resolve internal disputes between member boards or players, it cannot interfere with the ICC’s core policy determinations.
Following this dismissal, the BCB’s final legal recourse remains the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland. A source within the BCB stated that the board approached the DRC to explore all available legal avenues and is now considering whether to take the matter to the international sports court.
Meanwhile, Indian media reports suggest that following the DRC's ruling, the ICC is preparing to formally invite Scotland to participate in the World Cup. This development leaves Bangladesh’s participation in the mega-event shrouded in significant uncertainty.
