The International Cricket Council (ICC) has denied accreditation to all Bangladeshi journalists seeking to cover the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka. The decision was communicated via email on Monday. The ICC stated that since Bangladesh is not participating in the tournament, Bangladeshi sports journalists will not be granted permission to cover the event. Earlier, the Bangladesh government had refused to allow its national cricket team to travel to India due to security concerns, effectively ruling the team out of the competition.

The ICC’s refusal follows Bangladesh’s official withdrawal from the World Cup, which was announced after the government cited safety risks for players. The rejection of journalist accreditations has been described as surprising and disappointing, with some viewing it as a reflection of the growing influence of Indian interests within world cricket. The development has sparked criticism that the ICC’s decision further isolates Bangladeshi representation in the tournament.

The incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding security and participation in international cricket events hosted in India.