Bangladesh has decided not to send its national cricket team to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, citing concerns over player safety and national dignity. The decision was confirmed by Asif Nazrul, Adviser on Youth, Sports, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, following a meeting at the Secretariat with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul, board directors, and ministry officials.
Nazrul stated that Bangladesh remains firm in its stance and will request the International Cricket Council (ICC) to allow the team to play in Sri Lanka instead. He emphasized that the country will not compromise on the safety of its players or its national honor. According to Nazrul, a letter from the ICC indicated serious security issues for Bangladeshi players in India, which the government views as both a safety and national insult issue.
The BCB plans to present its arguments to the ICC, asserting that the current environment in India is not conducive to safe play. Bangladesh hopes the ICC will consider its reasoning fairly and ensure the team’s participation in the global tournament.
স্পোর্টস রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ০৮ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ০৪: ০০ স্পোর্টস রিপোর্টার টি-টোয়েন্টি বিশ্বকাপ খেলতে ভারত সফরে যাবে না দেশের ক্রিকেট টিম। ক্রিকেটারদের নিরাপত্তা আর বাংলাদেশের মর্যাদার প্রশ্নে কোনো আপস হবে না। এই সিদ্ধান্তে অনড় অবস্থানে রয়েছে বাংলাদেশ।
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