Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul has praised the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for what he called a brilliant diplomatic achievement following the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision not to impose any penalties on Bangladesh for missing World Cup matches. The ICC meeting in Lahore, attended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul, resolved the crisis triggered by Pakistan’s announcement to boycott its match against India in the T20 World Cup. The ICC also confirmed that Bangladesh would receive hosting rights for one of its future tournaments, while Pakistan agreed to play against India.

Speaking to the media at the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Tuesday evening, Nazrul said Bangladesh had no regrets about its earlier decision, emphasizing that the choice was made by the country’s players and board to protect national dignity and safety. He described the move as an exemplary act of sacrifice and national responsibility.

The adviser reiterated that such decisions, prioritizing national interest and security, should be repeated if similar situations arise in the future.