Bangladesh cricketer Saif Hasan has said that missing the World Cup was one of the hardest moments of his career. Although he was selected for the national squad for the first time, he did not play in the tournament after choosing not to travel to India due to security concerns. On February 20, 2026, Saif shared his feelings in a Facebook post, describing the pain of missing his first World Cup as deeply emotional and difficult to move past.

In his post, Saif wrote that playing in a World Cup had been a lifelong dream built on years of hard work and sacrifice. He expressed faith that better things are planned by God and thanked those who supported him mentally during the difficult period. The cricketer emphasized that recovering from the disappointment was not easy but credited his supporters for helping him stay strong.

The incident highlights the emotional toll on athletes when personal safety concerns prevent them from fulfilling career milestones such as representing their country on the world stage.