The Bangladesh-less T20 World Cup begins today
The T20 World Cup has begun today without Bangladesh. A total of 20 teams are participating in the tenth edition of T20 cricket. Bangladesh is not taking part in this edition.
Government will not issue a GO for Bangladeshi journalists’ trip to India
Mahbub ul Alam, the Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has said that no government order (GO) will be issued by the government for Bangladeshi journalists to travel to India to cover the T-20 World Cup. He also said that if journalists are personally satisfied about security, the government has no objection to their travel to India.
Double Standard in Bangladesh Sports: Cricketers Barred from India, Shooters Approved
Regarding Mustafizur, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has firmly stated that due to security concerns, the Bangladesh cricket team will not travel to India for the World Cup. Instead, they are willing to play in Sri Lanka. However, for now, Bangladesh has been excluded from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup due to their insistence.
ICC Announces Scotland Will Play Instead of Bangladesh in World Cup
Bangladesh will not be playing in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Scotland will take their place. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed this information in a report published on its website on Saturday (24 January).
Political Emotions Cast Shadow Over Bangladesh Cricket as India World Cup Is Boycotted
The interim government of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have further hardened their stance against the decision to host the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. Youth and Sports Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has clearly stated that there is no scope for changing the decision that the Bangladesh team will not go to India to play the World Cup.
ICC to Replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup if They Refuse to Travel to India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a final decision that Bangladesh must travel to India and play their matches there in order to participate in the T20 World Cup. In a press release sent on Wednesday evening, the ICC stated that Bangladesh’s request for a venue change has been completely rejected and that the team must take part in the World Cup in India as per the previously announced schedule.
Bangladesh’s 2026 T20 World Cup Participation Decision Due by January 21
A final decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, including whether the team will travel to India for the tournament, is expected by January 21, according to sources familiar with discussions between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Tamim Labeled an “Indian Agent”; Taskin, Mominul, Taijul and CWAB Protest
Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal shared his opinion on the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s decision at an event the day before yesterday. He said that any decision in this regard should be taken by considering Bangladesh’s position and future in world cricket.
BCB Director Calls Tamim Iqbal an “Indian Agent”
At a time when intense debate is ongoing over Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India to play the World Cup, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam has reignited controversy by labeling former national captain and one of the country’s most successful openers, Tamim Iqbal, as an “Indian agent.” His comment, posted on his personal Facebook page, has sparked severe criticism across the cricketing community.
Tamim Questions the Decision Not to Travel to India
Former Bangladesh national cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal said that decisions should be taken keeping in mind Bangladesh’s position in world cricket and its future. He also commented that large organizations cannot be run by thinking purely on public emotion.