By Admin 
The issue of Bangladesh’s withdrawal from T20 World Cup 2026 is no longer limited to sports only, but has taken the form of political rhetoric. In the latest development, the country’s sports advisor Asif Nazrul has given such a statement, which has given a new direction to the entire controversy. On Tuesday, February 10, he said that the decision to withdraw from the World Cup was not taken by the government, but by the players and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). According to him, this step was taken keeping in mind the honor of the country and the future of cricket. The government had only supported this decision.
What did you say before?
A few weeks ago, on January 22, Asif Nazrul had clearly told the media that the government has taken the decision to withdraw from the World Cup. He had also told that this step has been taken due to not getting a satisfactory response from the ICC. At that time it was indicated that the players were only informed about the decision and were not consulted. In such a situation, it is natural to raise questions by changing the statement.
Why the change in statement now?
Now in their new statement it has been said that the players and the board themselves have taken this decision keeping in mind the national honor and the future of cricket. He has called it a step taken in the national interest. This change has become the cause of the entire controversy.
At present, a clear and detailed statement is awaited from the Bangladesh Cricket Board. In the coming days, it may become clear at what level the actual decision to withdraw from the World Cup was taken. It is certain that this U-turn has once again started the discussion on the relationship between sports and politics. It is not easy for any team to stay away from a big stage like the T20 World Cup. In such a situation, this change in rhetoric has further complicated the matter.