By Admin 
Before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the tension between Bangladesh and India is no longer limited to cricket only. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has given a clear indication that if its matches are held in India, then it can take a big decision like withdrawing from the World Cup. Bangladesh has taken a tough stand in front of the ICC, linking this entire issue to “national honor and security”. After this statement, the stir in the cricket world has intensified.
At present, there has been no official response from ICC or BCCI on this entire matter. However, the way Bangladesh has openly expressed its tough stance, it is clear that this issue may gain more importance in the coming days. Let us try to understand Bangladesh’s stand in this entire controversy in 5 points.
Government and cricket board on the same line
This strict stance of Bangladesh Cricket Board did not come suddenly. In fact, after ICC rejected the demand to shift the match from India to Sri Lanka, an important meeting took place between the government and BCB. Bangladesh Government’s Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul himself was present in this meeting. The statement that came out after the meeting made it clear that the government and the cricket board are on the same page on this issue. Nazrul’s presence in the BCB press conference also gave the message that this decision is not just of sports administration, but of political and national level.
‘No compromise with respect and safety’
While talking to the media, Asif Nazrul said that Bangladesh has qualified for the World Cup through hard work and wants to play. However, if there are questions about the safety of players, journalists and fans, then compromise cannot be made just for the trophy. According to him, the country’s security, respect and honor are above the World Cup. Bangladesh clearly says that when Sri Lanka is also the second host of the tournament, then its matches can be held there.
Questions on ICC, concern about India
Bangladesh also accused the ICC of not understanding the seriousness of the situation properly. Nazrul says that when the Indian Cricket Board itself asked to remove our player Mustafizur Rahman from IPL due to security reasons, it is a clear indication that the environment is not completely safe. In such a situation, sending Bangladeshi players to India can be risky. According to him, this is not only a matter of security but also a matter of respect.
Bangladesh needs a model like India-Pakistan
BCB President Aminul Islam has also supported the government’s stand. He reminded that due to security reasons, India-Pakistan matches are held at neutral venues and many tournaments have been held on hybrid model. In such a situation, Bangladesh also expects that it should be treated equally and its matches should be organized in a third country.
Will once again turn to ICC
Bangladesh will now write a letter to ICC again and present its stand. Based on the answer received after this, he will decide whether to participate in the World Cup or not. This whole controversy started after the exclusion of a Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman from IPL, after which Bangladesh took a tough stand against India. The T20 World Cup is to start from 7th February and in such a short time, this matter is becoming a big challenge for both ICC and host India.