Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked Bangladesh to reconsider its decision not to play in India for the T20 World Cup.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), however, reaffirmed its stance, insisting that its matches be held outside India.The development was shared on Tuesday afternoon in a media statement issued by the BCB following a video conference with the ICC.

The BCB representatives in the meeting included President Aminul Islam Bulbul, Vice-Presidents Shakhawath Hossain and Faruque Ahmed, Cricket Operations chief Nazmul Abedin, and Chief Executive Officer Nizam Uddin Chowdhury.

In the press note, the BCB reconfirmed its position of not touring India, citing safety and security risks, and urged the IC...