The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to explain its decision to deny accreditation to Bangladeshi journalists for coverage of the upcoming T20 World Cup. According to reports, the ICC informed Bangladeshi journalists via email on Monday that their accreditation applications had been rejected, preventing them from covering the tournament. BCB Director and Media Committee Chairman Amjad Hossain confirmed that the board had contacted the ICC seeking clarification on the matter.

The decision has drawn criticism toward the ICC, which was already under scrutiny for allegedly excluding Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup under Indian influence. Amjad Hossain noted that Bangladeshi journalists had previously received accreditation even when the national team did not participate in ICC events, calling the latest move an unprecedented step. Indian media reports suggested that political and security concerns were the main reasons behind the denial, citing Bangladesh’s own statements about instability and safety concerns regarding travel to India.

The controversy has intensified debate over transparency and fairness in ICC’s administrative decisions, with the BCB awaiting an official response.