Pakistan’s legendary cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has strongly criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) after Bangladesh was excluded from the upcoming T20 World Cup. According to the report, Bangladesh had made a justified request to change the tournament venue, but the ICC, allegedly influenced by India, pressured Bangladesh and ultimately removed the team from the competition. The decision has sparked widespread criticism across the cricket world.

In a post on his X handle, Yousuf questioned the ICC’s fairness, consistency, and administrative competence, saying the organization failed to ensure justice for Bangladesh. He compared Bangladesh’s massive fan base to that of ten other cricketing nations combined, arguing that ignoring Bangladesh’s legitimate security concerns raises serious doubts about ICC’s integrity. Yousuf emphasized that cricket should be governed by principles, not favoritism.

The report adds that Scotland has replaced Bangladesh in the tournament and will play in Group C alongside Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and England.