ICC Faces Questions from BCB Over Cancellation of Bangladeshi Journalists’ Accreditation
Due to security concerns, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided not to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Although Bangladesh raised objections to playing at specific venues in India and proposed a change of venue, the International Cricket Council (ICC) did not accept the request. Eventually, Bangladesh was excluded from the World Cup and Scotland was included instead.
Pakistan’s “Pro-Bangladesh” Posturing: Opportunistic Politics Disguised as Principle
In South Asia, cricket has never been an innocent game. It is a stage for power projection, a diplomatic tool, and a carrier of political messages. In the recent ICC controversy surrounding Bangladesh, Pakistan’s role is therefore not one of friendship, but another display of its familiar opportunistic politics.
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).
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