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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.”