Bangladesh Cricket Board accuses ICC of double standards after its request to move T20 World Cup matches out of India was rejected. The BCB cited safety concerns, contrasting the ICC's past flexibility in allowing India to play the 2025 Champions Trophy at a neutral venue.
Former cricketer Atul Wassan urged Bangladesh to resolve tensions with India regarding the T20 World Cup 2026, suggesting Litton Das's captaincy as a bridge. He dismissed the BCB's request to shift matches as logistically impossible and impractical, emphasizing India's robust security. The ICC confirmed matches will remain in India, despite the BCB's continued stance.
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif urged the PCB to boycott the T20 World Cup, supporting Bangladesh's security concerns. He believes Pakistan should challenge the cricket power structure by withdrawing, as their participation is crucial to the tournament's success. Latif questioned the ICC's dismissal of Bangladesh's relocation request, emphasizing the potential for sanctions but stressing the importance of taking a stand.
The ICC board rejected Bangladesh's plea to move T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing no independent security threats. The decision was made despite the Pakistan Cricket Board's support for Bangladesh's demand, which stemmed from a player's IPL ouster.
The ICC has rejected Bangladesh's plea to shift T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing no credible security threats. Fourteen of sixteen board members voted against the relocation, emphasizing the need to maintain event integrity. Bangladesh has been given an extended deadline to confirm participation.
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