Now a big statement from former Indian cricketer Atul Wasan has come out on the ongoing dispute between India and Bangladesh regarding T20 World Cup 2026. Vasan has advised Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to look at this tournament as an opportunity to improve mutual relations instead of demanding to move the matches out of India.

Atul Wasan’s advice to Bangladesh

Speaking to ANI, Atul Vasan said that there is no need to worry about security in India. According to him, there are strong security arrangements for international events in India and there is no scope for any mistake in ICC level tournaments.

Wasan specifically mentioned Bangladesh captain Liton Das and said that his captaincy should be seen as a positive sign. He said that Bangladesh should understand that their captain is a Hindu and this can be used to increase trust between the two countries, and not to further escalate the dispute.

Shifting matches ‘logistical nightmare’ for ICC

The former cricketer clearly said that shifting the matches to another place just before the start of the tournament would be a “logistical nightmare” for the ICC. Preparations for the World Cup start a long time ago and it is almost impossible to make changes so close.

He believes that ICC cannot change the entire plan on the demand of any one team. If every team starts taking decisions as per its convenience, then organizing a big tournament will become difficult.

Conflict in the stance of BCB and ICC

Atul Wasan also said that BCB’s concerns do not match the ICC’s view. He said in gestures that ICC must have given a clear message to Bangladesh, either play as per the scheduled schedule or be ready to be out of the tournament.

BCB stands by its decision

Meanwhile, BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul has also made it clear that the board is firm on its decision to play its matches in India. He said that despite ICC rejecting the request, Bangladesh’s stand has not changed.

World Cup will start from 7th February

It is noteworthy that the T20 World Cup 2026 is to start from February 7, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see in the coming days whether Bangladesh sticks to its stand or finds a middle path with ICC.

Bangladesh has decided to boycott T20 World Cup 2026. ICC had given an ultimatum to BCB to explain its decision. Earlier, ICC had refused that neither they could shift to Sri Lanka nor their group could be changed. There are many reactions to the boycott of T20 World Cup by Bangladesh. Aakash Chopra said that this will harm Bangladesh more than the tournament. The former Pakistani cricketer said that Pakistan should also be boycotted. Know who said what.

Will the absence of Bangladesh make any difference – Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra raised questions on the intentions of Bangladesh. He said that when KKR released Mustafizur Rahman, why did BCB remember the very next day that their team would not be safe in India. Akash further said, “If Bangladesh does not want to play the T20 World Cup, then Scotland will get the place. Bangladesh will have to ask itself whether their absence will have any impact on the T20 World Cup? Or will Bangladesh cricket worsen its position with this boycott.

Who’s at a loss with Bangladesh’s absence at the T20 World Cup? The ICC or the Bangladesh Cricket Board? #Aakashvani #Cricket #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/qRLAubViF0

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 22, 2026

Bangladesh may also be fined – Atul Wasan

Speaking to IANS, former Indian cricketer Atul Wasan said, “They have no idea how much loss they are causing to themselves. Firstly, the match fee will be charged, fine can also be imposed and the ICC can impose many other sanctions. That too because one of their players was expelled from the IPL. They did not think what would be the end of the ultimatum given by Bangladesh. Their cricketers will suffer a lot. Whatever the ICC did, it was right because it is wrong for anyone to come at the last moment and make such a threat.” Is.“

Delhi: On Bangladesh refusing to play in the T20 World Cup in India after the ICC rejected their request to shift matches, former cricketer Atul Wassan says, “I think they do not realize how much harm they are causing themselves… This decision will seriously harm Bangladesh’s… pic.twitter.com/lPugAuLGnZ

— IANS (@ians_india) January 22, 2026

Pakistan should also boycott – Rashid Latif

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif said, “If India vs Pakistan had not happened, then half of your T20 World Cup would have ended anyway. Pakistan should say that we stand with Bangladesh and are boycotting the T20 World Cup. This is the time to take a stand, you will have to have a big heart to do this.”

Of course Rashid believes this but PCB has already made it clear that it will not boycott the tournament. Anyway, all their matches are to be held in Sri Lanka only, even if the team reaches the semi-finals and finals, those matches will also be held in Colombo.

If not Bangladesh then Scotland will play – Madan Lal

Speaking to PTI, former cricketer Madan Lal said, “The decision that has been taken is not good for their cricket and cricketers. As far as security is concerned in India, there is a lot of security in the stadium these days. No one is allowed to even go near the players. This is just an excuse. Bangladesh will know its impact later, it is a big loss for them. If Bangladesh does not play, Scotland will play.”

VIDEO | Delhi: As Bangladesh refuses to play the T20 World Cup 2026 in India, former India cricketer Madan Lal says, “Bangladesh’s decision is not good for its cricket or its players. There is no real security issue, as teams have played in India before with strong security in… pic.twitter.com/FZb36y36zs

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 22, 2026

He further said, “Pakistan must have provoked them, because they were the only ones who voted in their favor in the ICC voting. The relationship between India and Pakistan is different from this. The ICC will not change its decision. Other 12 countries have also expressed their disagreement on the venue change. If Bangladesh takes such a decision in anger, then it can also change.”

Bangladesh has decided to boycott the T20 World Cup, although they still say that they will play if their matches are shifted to Sri Lanka. ICC has already rejected this demand. Former Indian cricketer Atul Wasan termed this decision of Bangladesh as childish and said that it will also impose financial restrictions on Bangladesh cricket.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Atul Wasan said, “It is very sad, but it is also quite funny because they know what the consequences will be of withdrawing from such a big tournament and for what? Just to be angry or upset because one of their players was removed from the IPL. It has come to this level. It really surprises me, but they do not realize that the entire cricket system will suffer.”

Bangladesh is doing its own harm – Atul Wasan

The former cricketer further said, “The ICC has made it clear that you cannot force a big institution like the ICC to change the match at the last minute by blackmailing or putting pressure. I think the ICC has done the right thing in making its stand clear. I think Bangladesh is now doing its own harm and does not realize that financial sanctions will also be imposed. But in the long run, the result will be that cricket will suffer.”

#WATCH | Delhi: On Bangladesh to not play their T20 World Cup fixtures in India, former Indian Cricketer Atul Wassan says, “It’s sad, but it’s quite funny because they know the repercussions of just pulling out of such a big tournament and for what? Just getting miffed or sulking… pic.twitter.com/8T1FmIUv8M

— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2026

Bangladesh may get punished

This is also a crime according to ICC rules. Due to this, Bangladesh will not only have to lose the participation fee in the tournament, but they will also not get a share in the total income of ICC. ICC can also ask BCB to compensate for the losses incurred due to logistics, broadcasting etc.

Rohit Sharma created history in the first ODI against South Africa, breaking the world record of former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. Rohit hit 3 sixes in his innings of 57 runs, with which he became the batsman who hit the most sixes in One Day International. This record was in Afridi’s name for almost 10 years. After this, former Indian cricketer Atul Wasan did not like the comparison between Rohit and Afridi, he called it like comparing apples with oranges.

Team India won by 17 runs in the first ODI played in Ranchi, this match remained exciting till the last over. India batted first and scored a huge score of 349 runs. Virat Kohli played a brilliant inning of 135 runs. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul played half-century innings. Rohit also broke Afridi’s world record of hitting most sixes in ODI by hitting 3 sixes. Former Indian cricketer Atul Wasan said on comparing the records of Rohit Sharma and Shahid Afridi, “I think, if it is compared with Shahid Afridi’s record, it is like comparing apples and oranges.”

Rohit Sharma’s impact is big- Atul Wasan

Speaking to ANI, Atul Wasan said, “If this is compared with Shahid Afridi’s record, then it is like comparing apples with oranges. Because it is a big thing for an opener to do this. Afridi’s role was to come later and play like this, to finish the innings. But as an opener, if someone makes such a big record in less than 100 innings, then it shows how big his impact has been on the Indian team. Is.”

He further said, “You can judge by this one thing that if your opener plays such good shots, how many times does he win you the match. If he maintains your strike rate as an opener, then it shows why he and Team India are so successful.”

Top-5 batsmen who hit most sixes in ODI

• Rohit Sharma (India)- 352*
• Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)- 351
• Chris Gayle (West Indies)- 331
• Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 270
• MS Dhoni (India)- 229