However, a source, who has been tracking the development, feels it’s already late and the ICC cannot afford to delay it further. “A lot of things like stationing of broadcast crews, assigning duties to match officials including umpires, preparation of venues, ticket sales and security arrangements have to be done. Besides, the travelling fans too have to make their arrangements including stay. Given the situation, the ICC may shift Bangladesh matches to Sri Lanka and fill the vacant slots in India by moving a few matches there from the Island Nation,” is what a source feels.
It is understood that this is the only solution which looks viable at the moment and would be acceptable to the BCB. “Asking the BCB to forfeit matches will not show the ICC in good light especially with cricket included for the 2028 LA Olympics. It can also go against India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and their bidding for the 2036 Olympics.”