Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Madan Lal lauded the ICC’s firm stance but criticized Bangladesh for being influenced by Pakistan in its decision to withdraw from the upcom
The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has described Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as “concerning and damaging” for international cricket, saying the development reflects long-standing structural weaknesses in the global governance of the sport.
Bangladesh created history by winning the first-ever SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship, held in Bangkok, Thailand. On Sunday, January 25, Bangladesh thrashed Maldives 14–2 in the sixth and final round-robin match to secure the title unbeaten.
The International Cricket Council has officially excluded Bangladesh from the 2026 T20 World Cup, replacing them with Scotland. Cricket-based website Cricbuzz reported the development.
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has said he would support a decision by Pakistan to boycott the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup if the move is taken in solidarity with Bangladesh.
Bangladesh have outright rejected the 24-hour ultimatum issued by the ICC over the upcoming T20 World Cup. BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul said that if Bangladesh do not play, the ICC will lose twenty crore viewers and the loss will be theirs.